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The surprising power of what is true

In his book A Moveable Feast, the great American writer Ernest Hemingway, admits to the struggle that even the most devoted and talented writers face: what to write. “…sometimes when I was starting a new story and I could not get it going, I would sit in front of the...

Let’s work together soon!

Greetings friends & clients! I am so blessed to have a busy fall schedule ahead, working with executives, leaders, event planners, sales teams, and project ninjas to help them network and build business relationships with greater purpose, polish, presence and...

How to enjoy your next conference more

If you’ve ever attended a conference, are heading to a conference, or think you might have a conference in your future and are feeling twinges of anxiety, this blog is for you. “Be here now. Be there later.” These are the words of the Western born yogi and spiritual...

How do you view your world?

I have a confession. I’m a fan of the Sunday New York Times, but it can sometimes take me weeks to read through just one edition. This is particularly true of the thought-provoking essays and opinion pieces in the magazine and Review sections. I take in each...

Networking: 10 gracious & thoughtful next steps

Want to do something that makes you stand out from the crowd next time you make a connection? It’s so easy it’s almost ridiculous. Yet so few people actually do this – and when they do, they often get it wrong. Let’s call it The Art of the...

The most important woman in my life

Today’s post isn’t necessarily about connecting or networking or building business relationships, but it is about someone who has heavily influenced who I am and who I have become. I often talk about my grandfather and my dad in my presentations, but today I want to...