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, why...

“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 answe...

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

Most of us have no idea we self-diminish . Take the 1 -minute quiz to find out where you stand. Self-Diminishing Language is prevalent an...

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

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. ...

What was the last movie you watched? Where did you watch it? How did you watch it? What price did you pay? How did you share your thought...

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 w...

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 e...

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 t...

There's no shortage of quotes about the virtues of making mistakes. Our social media feeds are piled high with them. Look no further than...

Part 2 to Daughters don't Diminish. There was laughter the day after. A few hours later on March 29th, Olivia returned from school intent...

This morning there were tears. My high-achieving daughter was asked to reflect on her stellar 2nd term report card for homework last nigh...

55 feet under water, I’m forced to change the way I communicate. I’m listening more and paying closer attention to the visual cues all ar...