Is Your Communication Stuck in a Low Gear?

“Life is like a ten-speed bike; most of us have gears we never use.” ~Charles Schulz I have mentioned before that I am a member of a networking group that meets from 8:00-9:30 every Friday morning. There are more than 30 people in the group, which includes lawyers, financial advisors, insurance specialists, a nutritionist, plumber, […]

You are the Experience – Continuing the Conversation

I just completed a workshop for new entrepreneurs – people who have started their own business or have an idea and want to get it out there. I was struck once again by all the research and investment in time and money that they are willing to spend on these plans and products. There was […]

3 Brave Steps to Becoming a Powerful New You

Can you admit to becoming bored, even frustrated with your level of comfort? I can easily feel disappointment when someone I’m working with or the people in my networking groups will not be brave! I notice when people are too uncomfortable, reluctant, or afraid to extend themselves and try something new. I observe people constantly […]

Great Communicators Know the Power of Listening

Listen with the head and heart

The dictionary defines life force as “the spirit or energy that animates living creatures; the soul.” Recently, while attending a business luncheon I looked around my table and was reminded, yet again, of the power of listening and how great communicators know the value it brings to one’s individual life force. There were a total […]

The Art of Speaking With Power and Presence

Are you reading this article because you want to learn more about being powerful and having an impressive presence when you speak or present? Or are you reading it because of the “speaking” word, an action that you avoid at all cost? Let me tell you, I have lived both sides of that coin and […]

Overcoming Fear of Public Speaking is Powerful

People often cite “speaking in front of a group”, or Glossophobia, as their number one fear.  The reason is that it is a very vulnerable act – knowing that they will be “seen” and “judged”- and who isn’t afraid of that? However, overcoming fear of public speaking is important, as it is one of the […]