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The Messy Middle: Where the Real Work Happens

There’s a moment in almost every important meeting that goes one of two ways. Someone says something that lands a little sideways. It may challenge an assumption. It could be a real

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4 Pillars of Presence: Part 1

Actors often exude presence – that is their job.  Are they more confident? Not always. They are more comfortable. They are trained to see others and to let

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Stop Slamming Upspeak!

First off, I’m quick to remind everyone that men and women both use upspeak.  Also, it can be as simple as being part of one’s dialect

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Beware the Walnut People

Ever get a small piece of a walnut stuck in your teeth? Do you notice yourself distorting your face while communicating with others trying to get

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Silence the Sabotaging Voices

Wait. Do you hear that?   Do you too have voices that are getting in the way? Are you aware of one majorly loud voice that’s interrupting yours?