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Fascinating facts from my research for “More Than Just Talk”

Feb 7, 2023

If you’ve ever written a paper, article, proposal, or book, chances are new information came to light as you did the necessary reading and research.  In other words, you learned new things. (One of the reasons I love being a writer.) This was certainly the case...

Do you bring these two traits to your conversations?

Jan 31, 2023

Years ago, after presenting to a very engaged group of commercial real estate professionals, I was packing up my gear and preparing to head out the door. I slowed my pace in doing so as I heard two of the meeting organizers engaged in an interesting conversation...

Who are your conversation role models?

Jan 24, 2023

“What we focus on gets stronger.”  I first heard this timeless wisdom from my friend and fellow author Nancy Oelklaus more than ten years ago. These six words have shifted and enhanced my life and my work in many ways.  If I want more good things to happen...

Who’s ready to enjoy better conversations?

Jan 17, 2023

If this is you, I have exciting news! The book written to help you have more of the conversations you want to be having – and fewer of those you don’t – is finally here! After more than eight years of research, interviews, writing, organizing,...

You’re going to want a copy of this

Jun 9, 2022

Hello friends! It seems like the perfect time to share the very latest news on a very important project: my new book.  It’s called “More Than Just Talk: The Essential Guide for Anyone Who Wants to Enjoy Better Conversations.” Trust me, you are going...

The art of the Sunday dinner party

Jan 29, 2021

Several years ago, I met a charming, soft spoken man who forever upgraded my definition of what a truly welcoming host could be.  This person was a lover of all people, threw the best parties, and was a world-class connector.  His name was Jim Haynes (a.k.a. The Man...

Does anyone really want to converse anymore?

Jan 12, 2021

I’ve had a lot on my mind these last months.  Guessing you have, too.  So I’ll get to my point.  I need your advice.  As many of you know, I’ve been working on my second book. It’s about how to have more meaningful and memorable conversations....

Priceless lessons on conversation and connection

Oct 16, 2020

Some people insist on enjoying the journey as much as the destination. I’m one of those people. (Maybe you can relate?)  So, in working on my new book on conversation and connection (ironically, during a pandemic, when most opportunities for in-person...

Is it time to curate your social media feed?

Aug 20, 2020

Had it with all the stress, negativity, and uncertainty in the world?  Here’s something I’m doing right now in an effort to “curate” a better, more energizing, inspiring, and pleasant social media experience for myself… I’m making a...

The Benefits of Conversations with Strangers

Jul 23, 2020

After four months of pandemic lockdown, we did something a little crazy recently. We went on a vacation. That’s right. Amidst this unprecedented time of uncertainty and social distancing my boyfriend Mark and I took a trip. We decided it was the perfect summer...