Is your message confusing?
The next time you are trying to get your point across, try this: (No matter what the environment!) AVOID JARGON: Refine your message to its simplest form– if possible use imagery or metaphors. (Engaging your audience’s imagination and connecting emotionally can be the best thing you can do to get your point across!) LESS IS
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HAPPY NEW YEAR AND MAY ALL YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE! Well, NOT REALLY. Not all your dreams will come true, only those that are crystal CLEAR, INTENTIONAL & YOU ACT UPON. How many times do we celebrate the new year, wishing and hoping for things to be better in the coming year but not specifically
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How do you access your intuition?
Earlier this week I was working with one of my clients when I realized that we were going in circles on one specific topic and that we were not really accessing new insights or shifting our thinking. While I say we, I mean me in a supporting/coaching role and my client as the center of
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Are you building a business, running a practice, an agency or providing a service? Building an organization requires: A CLEAR IDEA FOR IMPACT: Most entrepreneurs are REALLY clear about what they do, but they are not so clear about the IDEA behind what they do. So it’s harder to think BEYOND their current products and
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In Trust & Gratitude
LONG VIDEO ALERT – but worth it! So, this is what it takes to realize your dreams: COMMITMENT: Declare what you want, commit to your vision, walk past your obstacles… success begins in your mind and in your heart. TRUST: What if that which you are struggling with, is your opportunity for growth? What if
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Anatomy of a TED TALK: Amy Cuddy
Every year– as I work with the amazing speakers who take the stage– I’m blown away by the IDEAS for IMPACT these people bring into the world. Even the speakers– as they get to know each other during our group calls– are blown away by their colleagues. These are regular people– just like you and
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ANATOMY OF A TED TALK: Kelly McGonigal
It’s Fall in the Northern Hemisphere! With four children back in school this means: applying for college, (my oldest son is a senior), work, school dances, raking leaves, AND organizing a TEDx event for 1,200 people (coming up on November 11). And just to add to that list– it’s month #10 of a big crisis
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Anatomy of a TED Talk: Shawn Achor
Last Saturday my husband and I were invited to my friend, neighbor, and Editor-in-Chief Linda’s party. She had designed a gathering especially to celebrate her daughter, Sarah’s «Going Steady» milestone. As I sat at my table, I simply took some time to take in the ambiance.There were guests of all ages. (The couple sitting next
THE ANATOMY OF A GREAT TALK: SIMON SINEK
In a previous post, I introduced my FRAMEWORK that I share with clients to use to create their TED talks. It breaks down the presentation into different key elements that contribute to an overall great talk. I decided to explore several popular TED talks to use as examples of this framework in action. My hope
THE ANATOMY OF A GREAT TALK: BRENÉ BROWN
I’ve created a FRAMEWORK which my clients use to create their TED Talks. It breaks down the presentation into different key elements that contribute to an overall great talk. This is NOT A FORMULA–nor a cookie cutter, step-by-step process. It’s a simple framework– the box which holds the sand– so you can create your unique,
Just because you’re the boss desn’t mean you are the leader…
Let me introduce myself, my name is Linda Othote and I collaborate with Dolores Hirschmann in Masters in Clarity. Dolores’ blog about sailing a 420 with her oldest son and «Expert Leadership» triggered some thoughts about something I experienced recently… I had the opportunity to join a large group of volunteers who spent the morning
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Does your work stop when you take time off?
I’m taking time off…. This week I turn 45, my husband and I celebrate 20 years together and my daughter turns 16! So I’m turning off my screens (computer, phone, etc) and turning on conversation, sailing, swimming and just spending time with friends and family! If you want my itinerary this week, here it is:
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