Blogs

Leader speaking with team while discussing how tone of voice influences workplace communication and leadership effectiveness.

You Don’t Sound Mad. Except You Do.

(Note: I do use em dashes. I’m a voice-over actor who hears what she writes, and the em dash is part of my rhythm. I have that in common with AI, I

Hilary on stage speaking

The Stage Taught Us What the Boardroom Needs

Why Theatre Artists Make the Best Leadership Communication Coaches, Trainers, and Speakers You may be missing out on the best option because of your own misunderstanding or bias. “Take the drama out.”

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Naughty or Nice: The Holiday Trap

‘Tis the season of challenging communication. We’re tired and running from party to party, planning for the new year, and then we add family and intense

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The Alex Effect

When your words have greater impact than you expect or intend.  There’s Alex and there’s me.  I see us as colleagues in a small office.  When

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Be Bravely Curious

Stop defending past behavior or you’ll miss the growth opportunity. Instead, use your energy to move forward. Time and time again, we work with a client

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4 Pillars of Presence: Part 4

Pillar of Presence 4: Present, Receive Others Seeing You Humbly receive the seeing. Openly receive the attention and the connection to others that allows you to be