How you talk about mistakes
Are you a spill-the-beans, fess up and face the music kind of person? Or perhaps you’re more likely to cover-it-up-at-all-costs? Most likely, it depends on the seriousness and the situation. Am …
Show your face: Using video calls to show your confidence
At least 75% of the calls I do these days are on video. Zoom, Google meet, WebEx, which ever one your company is using…video calls are here to stay and …
PLEASE give me more money!
Last night we were watching a movie on Amazon called Late Night. There’s a scene in the movie where a writer on the Late Night talk show asks his boss …
When fake obstacles are in your way
We’re having trouble with our garage door. It won’t open or close and keeps telling us that there’s an obstacle, even though whatever might be blocking its path is invisible …
Forget Mentors, Enlist Allies!
Finding a mentor who can help you along in your career with advice on everything from career moves to goal setting is a great way to help you advance your …
Better boundaries for people pleasers
I recently ran a 90 minute class on Confident Communication with a team of Project Managers. We focused on how to communicate with confidence when you’re in a support role. …
Recovering from a mistake
A few weeks ago I made a huge mistake with a client. I had set up a live video call with his team in Europe and miscalculated the time difference. …
How to be clear in your mind and your words
The beginning of July is a good time to reflect on where you are today and where you want to be. One communication skill that gets you HUGE bang for …
How do I get more respect at work?
If you’re anything like 90% of my clients and friends, you’re struggling with burnout or over-busyness. Let’s be real, it’s not easy to set boundaries, especially when you’re working hard …
