“I can’t…”

My husband tells me stories of the workload expectations he was challenged with when he worked in the corporate sector. Here is an idea i found to help set boundaries: Say “I don’t” not “I can’t” One study found that people are more likely to respect your...

“Like,…”

I was at a presentation recently; the speaker was capable and clearly knew her subject matter. But I kept hearing “like.” “I was thinking, like..” “I felt, LIKE…” The filler was distracting! Do you fnd yourself using non-words...

How can I get people to listen to me at work?

Ever feel like you can’t cut through the chatter in a meeting? Want get your answer to a problem across quickly and effectively? START WITH ONE SENTENCE THAT DESCRIBES YOUR ANSWER, or recommendation. So many of us want to start with all of the objections of why...

Holiday Networking

    “Jeez ,there are a lot of networking parties coming up. Should I go? Do I need to go?” Those are good questions.  Your attitude towards the event is a forecaster of how you will present yourself, and ultimately, how useful going will be. ...