23 things I’m taking into 2024

This is my last newsletter of the year.And here are 23 things that have served me very, very well this year.I’m bringing them all with me into 2024. I hope they serve you well, too. 23 things to take with you into 2024:1. Every no to someone else is a yes to you.2. There’s always […]

The word of the year is…

What a year it’s been.The word that best describes this year is LAUNCH. Professional why: This year, after 3 years of living in a laboratory, I was finally able to launch Communication Nation. We had the doors open for just 18 days, as we had 3 launch periods. Nearly 400 members from 13 countries have […]

Heels or sneakers?

What are you wearing today?I hope it’s comfortable, feels and looks great, and is appropriate for the situation you are in. Guess what?Words are the same.If you always use the same words and phrases over and over again, it’s like wearing a faded pair of jeans. All the time. Everywhere and every day. Gorgeous and […]

How are you feeling?

Maybe this will help. 🙂These feelings are in alphabetical order. If you don’t know the word, have a look at the face that goes with it, that might help you to understand what it means. Print this out and give it to your kids to color in. They are never too young to start on […]

This (and the Dutch election results) broke my heart

Recently I had a fabulous presentation day with my Great in 8 members. It was a wonderful day full of excitement, enthusiasm, and fabulous presentations. I’m so proud of how they shared their stories with confidence and ease. Well done, ladies! These fabulous women are all executives working in HR and L&D. And on our […]

An attitude of gratitude

This Thursday, many people in the States will gather around the table with their loved ones and celebrate Thanksgiving. Hopefully their thanks will be just as bountiful as their meals, and they will be wearing clothes with elastic waistbands. (Many zippers break during this meal… #funfact.) For me, every day holds an attitude of gratitude.It […]

How to deal with challenging words: here’s my 10-step plan!

Have you ever struggled with difficult words?You are not alone. I see this so often in my work.People are speaking, cruising along, everything is going swimmingly….….and then it happens.THE. WORD.That one difficult word that throws you off.You hesitate.You try to say the first part of it.You struggle.You take a quick breath.You finally….spit out that word.And […]

What does presentation confidence look like? This!

I just finished my Presentation Day with my Great in 8 group members.They totally rocked their stories, presenting with confidence, passion, and expertise, by applying my coaching techniques and believing in themselves. One of our members posted about it on LinkedIn: My Great in 8 program won’t start again until the spring, but I don’t […]

What will you do… when you get that call?

What will you do when you get the call? You get that call asking you…. to give an interviewto speak at an eventto be on a podcast…..in English. What do you do?Do you EMBRACE the chance to share your message with the world? Or do you say no, because …. you’re not sure what to […]

Caught in the act…!

Recently I designed and hosted an event for a beloved CEO client and his LT to introduce a new concept in their business. It was held in one of the most amazing locations, and it was a great honor to see people coming together to ask questions, share, and celebrate new beginnings. Here I am, […]