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As we all adjust to our “new normal,” we need new ways to hit home runs at work. How we communicate can be the difference between falling flat or making an impact with the messages we deliver. Here are some examples of exceptional communication I’ve experienced in...

The rapid onset of the Coronavirus is forcing businesses to adapt to new conditions: canceled meetings, offices closing, and working remotely. There are ways to keep business running smoothly under these new working conditions. Whether on a conference call or video...

By now, you might be familiar with Peloton, the at-home, on-demand cycling workout. If not, picture this: you’re on a stationary bike with a video screen in front of you. A fit instructor with an infectious personality is guiding you through a beat-pumping...

It’s that time of year: it’s getting dark earlier, temperatures are cooler, and we fall back into the habit of ending our day watching TV. Might there be a more productive use of our time in the evening?  Yes! I’ve put together some reading and podcast...

Summer gives us time to regroup and rejuvenate our bodies and our minds - unspoiled time to explore personally and professionally.  Personally:  I hiked, rafted and rode horses in the Colorado backcountry; interviewed my Dad for StoryCorps; took my 7- and...

I attended my first Tedx event a few weeks ago in Philadelphia.  Very Impressive! (TEDx brings the spirit of TED’s mission of ideas worth spreading to local communities around the globe. You can learn more about it here: TEDx). Bravo to all the speakers – you...

Having coached thousands of people over the course of my career, there are some common questions that always come up. Perhaps the most asked is what do I do before giving a presentation. Even for me a presentation can still be anxiety provoking. Maybe it’s a large...

There are a variety of ways to establish your organizational and personal credibility.  One of the most visible and effective ways to demonstrate your credibility is with a presentation. Unfortunately, out of the gate this year I have seen too may people present...

Living in Philadelphia, I hear a lot of, “Ugh, I am so bored of Tom Brady and the Patriots.”  Really?  You don’t enjoy watching an athlete who has devoted his whole life to being one of the best athletes there is?  An athlete who consistently performs and excels?  I...

In 2018, I saw a larger trend than usual in the area of controlling nerves when presenting. If this speaks to you, then resolve in 2019 to do something about it! Be okay with being nervous.  Decide to present. Don’t let your fear hold you back. If you get nervous...

Noun: FlyBy The thoughtful, brief exchange of ideas by spoken words. Synonyms: Chat, short presentation, purposeful small talk, brief conversation. Examples: I was walking downtown and had a FlyBy with an old friend to update her on my latest job. At the party I had a...