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Five smart Ways to Relax at Work (while Still Looking Super Busy)
Ever find yourself staring out of your office window, half the team already on holiday, wondering why you didn’t take off sooner? It’s that strange lull when your to-do list is clear, but the clock still demands your presence. Perfect time for a break, right? But wait—how do you relax while still looking productive?
Ace a Job Interview With This One Tantalizing Interview Skill
Are you looking for a way to stand out and ace a job interview? It all comes down to one simple but game-changing skill: storytelling. By using the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result), you can show off your experience, prove your value, and make a memorable impression on any hiring manager. In this post, I’ll share how this strategy helped me—and my clients—land dream roles. Ready to learn how storytelling can help you nail your next interview?
Dealing with Difficult people at work: HOW TO WIN
Dealing with difficult people at work? You’re not alone. From dealing with passive-aggressive comments to outright bullying, navigating challenging personalities at work is tough. But you don’t have to let stress take over. Discover practical, proven strategies to manage conflict and keep your cool—no jail time required.
Personal and Professional Success: How Failure Is Your Secret Weapon
Failure isn't a roadblock; it's a stepping stone to Personal and Professional Success. From fourth-grade math struggles to building a life and business I love, I've learned to welcome failure as a critical friend. When you see setbacks as ladders to climb rather than barriers, you're not just bouncing back—you’re gearing up for your biggest wins. In this post, I’m sharing five valuable lessons that will help you turn every downfall into a setup for Personal and Professional Success. Dive in to transform how you see failure and start building your path upward!
How Embracing Workplace Recognition and Praise Boosts Your Career Success
Struggling to accept compliments at work? You’re not alone. The importance of workplace recognition and praise is often overlooked, but embracing it can significantly boost your career success. This blog explores why learning to accept praise is essential for personal growth, increased productivity, and fostering a positive work environment.
Two important relationships you need at work to be successful
For very good reasons that will benefit you and others, I urge you to pursue “cup-filling” relationships. Profitable ones. Relationships that benefit you and others in ways that you only ever wished were possible. Here's how...
How to ask for help at work without feeling like a jerk
What is about asking for help at work that makes us feel…some kind of way?
Uncomfortable. Annoyed. Nervous. Jerky
Oh, I know: we’re human. We’re scared.
Commanding Space: 3 Ways to Show up Confidently at Work as a Young Professional
Over the course of my career, I have been so deeply afraid to show up as my authentic self that it literally once landed me in a Starbucks bathroom at 27 years old, heaving tears while my boss sat outside in the cafe waiting for me to get it together.
OVERCOME YOUR FEAR OF PUBLIC SPEAKING WITH THIS ONE EMOTION
Doing this one thing changes so much for us as a speaker, AND for the audience. It can be the difference between crushing your talk and completing failing to land the plane.
3 LINES to E-mails THAT GET YOU RESULTS
Write your way to faster responses to your emails with this little hack!
Build a better business network with this one technique
So many of us get wrapped up in “selling” our story to others every chance we get. This approach to building business connections and opportunities is way too hard and ineffective…
LOL! Three ways to get over your nervous laughter
We can all have moments when we lean on laughter or humor to get us through a nervous conversation. Just remember this, that nervous laughter isn’t fooling anyone.
What your shirt color says about you to an audience
Whenever you have a chance to be seen on stage or on-camera, remember that colors go a long way in stimulating and engaging your audience. Our minds associate certain colors with certain characteristics. For example:
7 Ways To Have A Good Conversation With A Difficult Person
We all encounter people who get our blood boiling, demean, dismiss or otherwise incite an internal riot in us. We call them jerks, difficult people…miserable messes. Unfortunately, we find them at work, in our families and everywhere in-between.
Keep your audience’s attention with this one trick…
If I have one trick that I share with everyone about powerful public speaking, it’s this…
How to Say No: Stand Your Ground & Quell Your Anxiety in Saying Everyone's Least Favorite Word
Saying no and setting boundaries are two major challenges my clients consistently face. It’s really no wonder, either. Success is more often built by saying yes than by saying no. But here’s the dish: how to say no confidently boils down to 3 super easy steps - including a script. I’ll give it all to you now.
It's in the Tone and HOW You Say It
Arguably, 93% of our communication is nonverbal - and that includes the tone in which we say things. Something innocuous said in a certain tone can easily change the message. To prove my point, consider one of my favorite words in the English language: “fine”. I promise you’re already “saying it” in your mind differently than I am…