Up until a few years ago, I routinely spent a few weeks each year running communication workshops in London. These were always some of my...

Based on this statement, no over-thinking, please answer the following four questions. 1. If you had to guess the gender of the speaker,...

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Michelle Obama gave exceptional speeches at the last four Democratic National Conventions. She expertly adjusted her delivery to meet...

In the last few weeks, I've noticed a reoccurring issue that can best be summed up in the below quote. I've experienced a number of these...

Hi, my name is JoAnn, and I'm not working much these days. Whew, that wasn't as hard as I thought it would be. Once upon a time, I would...

....usually switch on your camera when you sign in to Zoom Meetings? If yes, why? If no, why not? ...really want to be heard? If yes,...

“If you could improve one thing about the way you communicate, what would it be?” Right now, I reckon the vast majority of us would...

I just googled Pustaries, a high-end grocery store in Toronto. The company was trending yesterday. If you live in the Greater Toronto Region

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Three Ways to Develop Strong Leadership Presence A few years ago a client complained that I was aggressive. Ouch! Feedback isn’t always...

Earlier this summer my family and I took off to Japan and spent three glorious weeks experiencing life in six cities on the main island....

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First things first. Do you know what that even means? If no, hang on a sec., I'll get there soon. If yes, how'd that go for you? Have you...

If you've read Michelle Obama's memoir Becoming, you'll recognize those words which became her refrain. She explained that this refrain...

WOW. Talk about a showstopper of a sign! I bet whoever chose the words on the sign in black would never use the term “dumb it down” to...

Last night while my husband and I were watching The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, I asked him to hit pause. Something on the screen had called...