Last week I had two opportunities to witness the power of giving and receiving feedback. Both were in the context of presentation training workshops. In one, I was facilitating a two-day class for LEGO in the art of high engagement presentations (no PowerPoint slides were used in the two days). In the other, I taught [read more]
After a turbulent period of stress, I have re-emerged and re-engaged in my work and my life. I wasn’t really gone, but I certainly wasn’t at my best these past few months. Stress was oozing out of every pore in my body and was probably apparent to my clients, contacts, family and friends. For that [read more]
This week’s networking tip is contributed by the talented and motivated Karen Hinds, founder of Workplace Success Group, LLC and creator of The Power of Distinction Program. I have been watching Karen for several years and I’ve been impressed with her skill, passion and boldness. Karen is currently organizing a 2013 Phenomenal Woman’s Conference in [read more]
Recently my 15 year old son recently came home from school looking a little depressed. When I asked him what was wrong, he told me that he had asked a girl to the 8th grade dance and she had said “No.” She told him that she was waiting for someone else to ask her. “Someone [read more]
I had a fantastic professional development experience last week with 19 associates working for LEGO America. They had come to spruce up their presentation skills and learn more effective planning and delivery techniques in a two day course called The Motivated Presenter™ Level 1: Essential Fundamentals of High Engagement Presentations. What amazed me about this [read more]
Today I am celebrating seven years as an entrepreneur. It was seven years ago today that I drove to Hartford to register my new business entity as a limited liability company in the state of Connecticut. I remember that day as if it were yesterday. It was one of the best career moves that I [read more]
Think about what you are wearing and how you are wearing it. The professional image that you choose to portray during a networking meeting or in any business encounter will send a strong visual communication to the other person. People derive meaning from your appearance, just like they do any other kind of non-verbal communication. [read more]
When I reflect on my long and wonderful career life, the images of many mentors pop into my head and bring a smile to my face. People like Simon Fraser, Gary Mulloy, Ted Fleming, my aunt Hermine Garcia, Yo Canny, Maureen Connor. These are just a few of the people who took a special interest [read more]
This week’s tip came to me on the way to my friend’s birthday luncheon. While driving to the event, I popped in the bonus CD that comes with my subscription of Success Magazine. Darren Hardy is the publisher and editorial director of this terrific magazine and he interviews some pretty cool people each month. I [read more]
Welcome to the new year 2012. What is it that you want to accomplish this year? What do you resolve to do, to change, to achieve, to enjoy? Where do you see yourself a year from now? What do you need to do now to get there? The above quote from Karen Lamb is one [read more]
