May 24, 2013

Put More Power Into Your Communication Style

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November 1, 2011 Last week, I heard author Connie Glaser speak at a Network of Executive Women event about how women undermine their own power in how they communicate. I see this time and again with my coaching clients, and I have made some of these mistakes myself. Women often don’t realize how their communication [...]

Do You Know What Really Differentiates You?

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October 13, 2011 As I have coached high performing leaders over the years, I can’t help but notice some common themes. As they move up the ladder, sometimes they take for granted how hard it would be for someone to fill their shoes. Or they underestimate the value of their perspective, one that has been [...]

Being in the Moment

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August 3, 2011 This weekend, I found myself going back down memory lane at my 25- year high school reunion. I had so much fun reconnecting with old friends and making new ones. As a member of the planning committee, I found myself paying much more attention to the body language and cues at each [...]

Tastefully Tooting Your Own Horn

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July 27, 2011 Over the past three years, my most requested presentation has been Tastefully Tooting Your Own Horn. It may surprise you to know that individuals at all levels of organizations struggle with self-promotion. Many find self-promotion draining and difficult but absolutely essential – yes, a necessary evil. I don’t like it any more [...]

Connecting the Dots for Others

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June 29, 2011 This morning, I had a coaching call with my executive coach to talk about my Leadership System, and the steps I take my clients through to get breakthrough results. During the course of our conversation, I realized that there’s one area that I ALWAYS work on with my clients that they NEVER [...]