Glossophobia is the fear of public speaking and one of the most commonly reported social fears. One way to minimize the fear of public speaking is to remember that you have given hundreds of thousands of presentations in your lifetime. It’s true! Every time you are in...
First impressions matter…so make the first 5 words count. How often do we hear people begin presentations, meetings, classes, etc. with something like “I’m so excited to…”, “Thank you for being here…,” or my favorite “We have a lot to cover so let’s get …” Your brain...
You’ve heard “I’ll believe it when I see it.” The truth is, “you’ll see it when you believe it.” A few facts about beliefs: Beliefs are powerful Beliefs lie Beliefs bias your brain Beliefs can stunt your growth If we want real culture change, let’s start identifying and challenging beliefs. I can...
High performers realize that they are the most influential person in their life. Why? Because they have a running dialogue in their head 24/7. For that reason, let’s guard what we think about. In the words of the Apostle Paul, they take “every thought captive.” Research from...
One signature behavior of emotionally intelligent leaders is inspiration. Those who know me well know that I’m a recovering English teacher with a love for words. The word, “inspire” literally means “to give life.” One of the best ways you can give life is simply to start...
Stop for a moment. Grab a pen and a sticky note. Write down 3 words to describe who you WANT to be as a leader. (Ok...
Company culture may be hard to define, but you know when you see one - a great company culture, that is. Building a culture is not as simple as providing perks like free coffee and snacks, extra days off and dog-friendly work spaces. It's more...
“Communication is merely an exchange of information, but connection is an exchange of our humanity.” ~ Sean Stephenson When you’re human, people are more likely to listen. Here are 5 tips for enhancing communication by increasing human connection. Deactivate fear The best way to take power away from...
Stress, anxiety, and confusion seem to be ever-present in today's society. But don't worry—here are a couple of hacks for creating calm in chaos. 1. Manage Triggers When you feel triggered by an event, the key is to reset or pivot quickly so the trigger doesn’t drain...
My favorite aunt once made a German chocolate cake… and left out the German chocolate. We have a lot in common when it comes to not liking chocolate, but why make a German chocolate cake when you’re getting rid of the German chocolate? The point...
