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Every so often, I go down a rabbit hole poring over photos from past Rock The Room® events. Last week, it felt particularly meaningful. The images bring back so many great memories of people from all areas of this earth coming together to learn how to communicate with impact and influence lives for the better. …
The overlap between the performing arts and the art of business performance has fascinated me for decades and marks the core of my brand. Last week on Oct. 23, I delivered a keynote for 250 leaders in legal departments who work at the enterprise level. The theme of this conference: “ELEVATE YOUR IMPACT.” And this …
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As the prevalence of AI increases, there’s nothing more valuable than YOU––your perspectives, insights and what you bring to the world. What is it you really want to say? What is everyone NOT seeing? And if you’re struggling with refining your message, now is a great time to get clear. A new year is approaching …
It’s easy to think we have to shave off parts of who we are to fit into a mold or to think that in focusing on one project, we risk losing other parts of ourselves. These concerns have certainly riddled me at times in my life. If I’m speaking to a corporate group, do I …
If you or someone you know is seeking a more fulfilling and meaningful career pivoting between professional fields on a new team & is keen to succeed a stay-at-home parent rejoining the workforce or a recent grad trying to find their footing then this post will be of particular interest. My dear friend & colleague, …
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“We need to get people on board with this new direction,” one executive remarks as she describes the situation her division is facing. I’m on video call earlier this month, meeting with three leaders of a multinational company, and they’re telling me about the challenges they’re struggling to overcome. Another exec chimes in. “The teams …
How can you “Risk Forward” when you’re facing disruption, regulations, market compression, or are being asked to do more with less? Whether you’re in sales or leadership, technology or healthcare, financial services or the non-for-profit field, one core approach I share in my book, consulting and keynotes is the value of taking “MICRO RISKS.” …
Early in my acting days, in my first professional production after college, Nicholas Anthony Ballas, the director of the Santa Fe Actors Theater, taught me how important a crew is. He pointed to the booth high above where the lighting and sound team were located. “These people are important. Without them, we have no show.” …
Yes, this is indeed a post about leadership, teams, and fostering resilience. Water skiing (along with my wipeout) is the analogy. * * * As a keynote speaker, one of the many benefits of my role is the opportunity to witness leaders presenting to their teams. Often a top executive, (whether a CEO or …
