“According to most studies, people's number one fear is public speaking. Number two is death. Death is number two. Does that sound right? This means to the average person, if you go to a funeral, you're better off in the casket than doing the eulogy.”―...
You Bet They Do! I was a recent guest on Bobbie LaPorte's podcast, Executive Aid Station – we had a great discussion on emotional intelligence and how to use our emotions to our advantage. Listen to the entire episode. One of the important questions she asked...
How to Deal with Mixed Feelings During the Holidays THE DILEMMAThe winter holiday season can be a fabulous time of year. The general mood is one of good will and celebration, where family and friends come together with loving feelings. It is also a spiritual time....
Are there certain things that make you crazy? Where you feel powerless to do anything about it? While I have been heartened by some recent events that give me hope for the future, I continue to be horrified and baffled at the violence and destructive actions so many...
As I write this, it is November 6th, election day in the US. It is hours before the results will be in. Even though you will know the results by the time you read this, I want to ask the question "what’s next?" before I know how things turn out. Whether the...
There is a fundamental aspect of being human that everyone on the planet shares regardless of age, gender, nationality, education, income, status or culture – we all have emotions. Emotion is our universal language. But if you’re not fluent in it, you might as well be...
A common theme with my clients is the fear of—or the lack of skills for—speaking their truth in the workplace, or their feelings, creative ideas, and thoughts about how things are run. I imagine that if we could harness the energy of unspoken feelings and ideas at...
If you are the CEO, a supervisor, manager, team leader, or have others report to you, you are the boss to someone. When you are the boss, you have authority. When you have authority, you have power. When you have power, you have impact. Yes, we all have impact. But...
Have you ever sent an email or text, or left a message with someone and never heard back? You’re left hanging, wondering, “Did they get it? Are they ignoring me?” I recently facilitated a discussion on Emotional Intelligence for a group of high-powered women...