BOOKENDS are your FRIENDS

Here’s why! Ever heard of the concept of bookending your talk? This is a concept I use all the time with my coaching, but many people are unfamiliar with it, so I thought I’d share it with you today because it’s SO effective! CONNECT THE START TO THE END ✅ Start your talk with a […]
My 2 W’s and why they help me

Maybe they will help you too! Guess what? I’m not 100% joyful all the time. (I know that’s shocking.) I’m a messy miracle, just like you. But you know what helps me? A LOT? Writing. Walking. After doing just one of them for a few minutes, my mind clears, my heart is lighter, and I […]
Dig deeper. It’s always worth it.

What would happen if you talked to a colleague and went beyond chit chat? You might find that you share so much under the surface. This is something I activate in all my workshops. And the results of this simple tip are astounding: ❣️ 2 colleagues who worked in the same department for years discovered […]
NUMB(ers)

Has this ever happened to you? Remember that time that you saw that spreadsheet…and column C3 gave you goosebumps? Me neither. Numbers don’t tell stories. People do. So often people rely on numbers to tell the story for them. They think that sharing statistics, data points, or numbers can do all the heavy lifting when […]
Happy Liberation Day!

Freedom starts here. I always say your words shape your world. They really do. The way you show up in the world starts with how you show up for yourself. MEET MICHELLE 👋 Let’s talk about one of my clients. I’ll call her Michelle. She’s smart and capable. But not last week. Oh no. The […]
3 simple questions…

…that mean a lot. How are you feeling today? A bit stressed, or down perhaps? 🫤 I have 3 simple questions for you. Did you wake up indoors? 🤔Do you know where your family is? 🤔Do you know where your next meal is coming from? 🤔 Millions of people around the world cannot say YES […]
I have to lose my egg….

with some Easter expressions! You gotta love the Dutch. And I sure do! 😍 The Dutch made Easter 2 days long. Thank you, Dutchies! 🥳 Here’s my little holiday gift to you: 8 expressions that have the word ‘egg’ in it! 🤩 8 EGGY EXPRESSIONS: 🍳 🥚“To egg someone on” – to incite or to […]
Jealous of someone? Try this.

It really works! Have you ever been jealous of someone?🤔Thinking they’re all that…and you’re nothing?☹️ I get it. But guess what?I’m going to show you how to use that feeling as a tool for personal growth instead of getting stuck in the shame game.🥳 It’s my A5 APPROACH, and it’s so easy and effective. This […]
3 simple hacks for public speaking

They really work! I was deeply honored to host the Best Workplaces for Women Awards recently. I was asked by Great Place to Work to present, inspire, keep the positive vibe going, and announce 40 different awards! It was a delight to do, and so wonderful to see so many companies working hard to make […]
Watch out for the NINJAS!

I’m here to protect you, my dear. From the Ninja Letters. SAY WHAT? ‘Wait…what?!” you might be thinking. ‘Ninja…letters? What’s that?!’ That’s my new name for letters that you can SEE but not HEAR in English. They are silent, and sneaky. Just like ninjas! A HANDY NINJA LIST: keep these in mind, and keep your […]