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Can You picture this scenario? You have decided to give a little speech to your team. You are not looking forward to this. Actually, you hate speaking. But, you have decided it’s time to take on your fears. You have rehearsed your words, but not your body. So when you get up to speak, your […]
I looked up the word “feeling” just for fun to see what insight I might gain from a new definition. I do this often because I know a fresh perspective on a word or sentence can inspire a whole new way of thinking. One definition of feeling: “the emotional side of someone’s character, emotional responses […]
“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, […]
For years I have been telling my clients that, “Life is a Performance! You have been cast in the starring role that you are now playing.” Actually, Roman philosopher Seneca the Younger said it in the first century AD: “Life is a play. It’s not its length but its performance that counts.” Life […]
I’ve spent some time lately reflecting on my life. It started with the anniversary of my mother’s death on June 26th. It’s been seventeen years now since she passed. I can’t believe that I’ve lived on this earth all those years without her! She was here for 83 years, and I was a very lucky […]
Body language is the non-verbal communication you use more often than you realize. You are expressing your thoughts, inner feelings, even your intentions through your physical actions, and often, without being aware. Reading and interpreting the body language of others is something we all learn to do. From a very early age most of us begin […]
I often speak about the power of Charisma, how it affects your level of confidence and your ability to be the REAL you. If you’re honest with yourself, when would you say that you feel the most? Engaging Charming Energetic Attractive Vibrant Alive Without charisma, you may struggle to answer this question. Yet, your level […]
My online dictionary defines life force as: The spirit or energy that animates living creatures; the soul. My question to you is how is your life force operating these days? Do you know how to inspire others when communicating? Everywhere I go I notice that most of the people I meet, as well as those […]
A week ago I wrote a short comment on my Facebook page about my choice to see the documentary “Amy,” the story of the rise to success and tragic death of the gifted singer Amy Winehouse. The film was moving, communicating the struggles of the young performer. It was also very depressing, staying with me […]
I just returned from the National Publicity Summit where I “pitched” story ideas to as many as 120 television producers, radio hosts, producers, and journalists. This group represented (to name a few): THE TODAY SHOW FOX NEWS CBS NEWS ABC NEWS THE MEREDITH VIEIRA SHOW GOOD MORNING AMERICA FORBES MAGAZINE ENTREPRENEUR USA TODAY COSMO SHAPE […]