Are you taken seriously? Are you seen as the resident expert? When you speak, do people listen? If so, then you can probably stop reading now. If not, and if you’ve ever longed to be taken more seriously by your bosses, co-workers and clients, then this post will give you 5 powerful steps you can…
read moreHalf way to my early morning meeting, and with just minutes to spare, I made the incredibly stupid decision to slip into the Starbucks drive-through lane for a quick cup of coffee. 15 long minutes, and 2 dozen ‘deep calming breaths’ later, I was desperately praying for the Suburban in front of me to get…
read moreHave you ever had that awkward moment when you meet someone and have absolutely NO IDEA what to say? People tell me it’s a fairly common event. Considering the fact I have carried on a full conversation with a Hungarian taxi driver (WHO SPOKE NO ENGLISH) and I’ve never let a little thing like, I…
read moreDo you realize that a well tuned mind is kind of like magic? Really. It’s true. Here are my top 5 action steps you can take to ensure you’re “feelin’ the magic” in the best way, each and every day. 1. Be intentional with your input. What are you allowing into your mind? From the…
read moreThis company knows how to do it! Just one glance at that distinctive turquoise packaging and your heart starts beating and you catch your breath. This photo is the loot I scored from a shopping spree in NYC and let me tell you, I still thrill when I think of the experience! From the moment…
read moreIt’s a dastardly villain that will ruin relationships and short-circuit work success. It sneaks up on you and becomes a bad habit before you even know it. It’s not silent, indeed its hallmark is empty noise. Confusion, irritation and even anger are it’s children. What is this you ask? Indeed, could you be suffering from this…
read moreDo you have someone in your life who seriously rubs you the wrong way? When people share their frustrations with me, I usually find these irritants are more of a personality clash than any one thing the person is doing. So let’s take a look at some top irritating behaviors, and I’ll give you suggestions…
read moreMy heart was beating, my palms were sweaty and I was short of breath. I looked at the task ahead and got light headed. Standing at the top of the Atlantis’ Leap of Faith, I finally understood the meaning of “steel yourself”, so I followed the lead of my 7-year-old daughter, closed my eyes and…
read moreSo you’ve been exposed to the various personalities and you’re motivated to get along better with that person who has been bugging you the most. So now what? What are the first steps you can take to get along better with the people in your life? First, you want to do a quick assessment of…
read moreThe History: For the past 9 years I have been focused at home. Raising my long-awaited children. and working a home business in the nooks and crannies. My passion for speaking had not abated, I just put it put on the back burner. Taking stock while vacationing this summer in the beautiful Oregon countryside I…
read moreHave you noticed that there are people out there who are different than you are? And have you been frustrated when there have been mis-understandings with them? (They just don’t think like you do!) Every Monday I’m going to take a look at how we can get along better in light of our various styles. …
read moreWhat is The Grace Advantage? Have you ever felt like you were under a microscope and every word you said, every gesture you made, every expression that crossed your face, was immediately jumped on, examined, judged and found wanting? If so, then you’ve experience the exact OPPOSITE of The Grace Advantage. When you experience The…
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