Last week, I attended the tenth annual Women in Business (WIB) Summit, hosted by Kisha Zullo. The WIB Summit is one of my favorite local professional women’s conferences. I was the keynote speaker at this conference in 2013, and loved it so much that I have returned as a registered guest for the past two years. I always meet [read more]
It’s St. Patrick’s Day and I’m Irish!! And on March 17th, you get to be Irish, too!! In fact, on St. Patrick’s day, we all have the opportunity to wear green and tap into the luck of the Irish. A little more luck never hurt anybody… First, a little history. According to Wikipedia… Saint Patrick’s Day, or the [read more]
Distinguish yourself with effective presentation skills. No matter what your field of study or professional discipline, your career and work impact can be greatly enhanced if you possess strong presentation skills and confidence. Presentation skills continue to be one of the most commonly requested professional development needs listed on Individual Development Plans (IPDs) at major [read more]
To be an effective communicator, professionals must not only strive to be articulate, but also to be more aware of and in control of their body language and vocal delivery. Research studies indicate that over 90 percent of what’s being communicated in face to face situations is influenced by visual and vocal factors. In this [read more]
Photo credit: These lovely cupcakes were created by Mariam Hope Rieder, owner of TASTE by Spellbound, in Avon, Connecticut. Want some? They ship nationally – call 860.284-0000 or visit .www.SpellboundGirl.com This month, I celebrate my 10th anniversary of being an entrepreneur and business owner. It’s hard to believe that time has flown by so quickly. This has been [read more]
Last weekend, I enjoyed the special treat of cross country skiing in Jackson, New Hampshire (near Mt. Washington). My husband & I were visiting friends who had moved from Connecticut to New Hampshire (from cold to colder!) They are retired now, and are taking full advantage of the many outdoor adventures that New Hampshire has to [read more]
I remember the first times that I had to use Skype, GoToMeeting, and Facetime for business. Those were awkward moments. Truth be told, I didn’t know what the heck I was doing. But I had to pretend like I did. You know, the fake it ‘til you make it approach. Nerve-racking! There was one [read more]
Is the telephone your friend or foe? Are you comfortable presenting yourself and your ideas with just your voice to represent you? How confident are you that you could “pass” a phone screening as a job applicant? How would you go about preparing for a telephone interview? This week, I have asked professional recruiter Nancy Anton [read more]
Marcus Buckingham and Jason Averbook recently released a new white paper proclaiming “a radical shift is under way in talent management, creating an unprecedented opportunity to influence how people work and experience work.” A long time fan of Marcus Buckingham and his book, Now! Discover Your Strengths, I was eager to read through his latest findings. [read more]
I was speaking with a client who recently went through a divorce after a long marriage. Her friends have been telling her that she should be celebrating. She finds herself saddened by the loss. She knows that she needs to let go so that she can move on and create a new future for herself, but it’s hard. While listening [read more]
