The Eyes Have It

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The single most effective communication tool on the planet is the human face. Together with your voice and body language, you are uniquely and supremely equipped to communicate and interact with your fellow beings. There is no emotion that cannot be translated and understood through your facial expressions. These days these fabulous tools are constrained […]

7 Truths of Emotional Poise: Communicating In the Midst of Death and Dying

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Emotional poise is lost on many in Western culture today. The truth is that we have a difficult time dealing with death. Why is it that? Of course, we love life, but we also know that a part of living is dying. And communicating when faced with death and dying is not just a problem […]

Defining Vulnerability: Presenting with Powerful Expression

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Brene Brown gives an impressive TED talk about the “Power of Vulnerability”. Over 2 million online viewers have benefited from Brene’s ability to present a defining message that says, “You are enough!” During her talk, Brene challenges the viewing audience to “let yourselves be seen” and ends her time with these words… “Vulnerability is the […]

Come On Out and Express Your Vulnerability

I just finished watching Brene Brown give a TED talk about the “Power of Vulnerability”. Obviously, I was not the only one to watch this amazing speech (since over 2 million people have seen it) and after listening to her express herself so well, I’m not at all surprised. During her talk, Brene asks those […]