How to give criticism in English….and still stay polite!

Hi, Can you believe that this is the last message you’ll get from me in this quarter? That October begins in just a few days? I cannot believe it. Time is flying by and I’m just holding on for dear life. They say time flies when you’re having fun, so that explains why my life […]

Just had to share this with you!

Hi! You know what they say, right? The times, they are a-changin’. And I’m a-changin’ with them! That’s why I redesigned my website! Now you can see ALL of my coaching services. What I do, how I do it, where I do it, what the investment is, and what you get out of it. It’s […]

Want to speak with impact? Think of the ICEBERG.

Happy Monday! HOW THE ICEBERG MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE: ‘Buffi, that iceberg of yours – I’ll never forget it. You need to share that with everyone!’ Ok. My client’s wish is my command. When you need to present facts/data/statistics, etc. it can get pretty boring, pretty fast. Who has time for that? Not me, and […]

How to ruin a deal with just 1 word.

Happy Monday! First of all, I just wanted to thank you ALL from the bottom of my heart for your kind birthday wishes! I got hundreds of them and I have tried very hard to respond personally to every single person that wrote me. If I missed you, please forgive me! I didn’t mean to. […]

This is my birthday week, and I’ve got a present for YOU!

Happy Monday! I’m so excited! It’s my birthday week! I turn 52 on Friday. But I feel the other way around – 25! I love getting older. Every day is a gift and I an so grateful I’ve made it this far. I share my views about ageing in this interview, where you can read […]

Do this ONE THING before your next talk. Tiny tweak, huge impact!

HAPPY MONDAY ‘I’m so tired of hearing my own story over and over again.’ ‘My weekly meetings are so boring!’ ‘My pitches are not landing with my audience.’ ‘I only have 6 minutes in my Zoom call – how can I make them count?’ These are all scenes from my inbox. So many people are […]

How NOT to end your next email. And why.

How are you, my dear, and how is your summer going? I’m having a wonderful time! I’ve been setting into my new home, spending quality time with friends and family, and adapting to my new haircut! Although I’ve taken some time off, I’m still in contact with (potential) clients. I love connecting to people and […]

Your words shape your world. Make them count.

How are you? I hope your summer is sizzling and sunny so far! This will be my last newsletter for a couple of weeks, as I’m taking time off to recharge and focus on my family and friends for a little while. Just wanted to send you a gentle reminder that your words shape your […]