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Why Public Speaking Skills Are Critical—and How to Avoid 5 Big Mistakes Women Make

(Forbes first ran my article here.) People who speak up get attention. Those who get positive attention, get promoted. It’s that simple. No...

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7 Tips to Prepare for the Big Job Interview

There’s more to a job interview than showing up on time. Much more. After my client Melissa recently snagged an interview for a senior executive...

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How to Terminate Tiresome, Circular Conversations

Abigail has been a mentee of mine for almost twenty years. The most gratifying thing about our relationship is this: After we talk over a challenge...

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Resolve Ongoing Conflict To Reduce Your Stress

(Forbes first published my article here.) “Sometimes I get the feeling that the whole world is against me, but deep down I know that’s not...

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What to Do When It’s So Hard to Communicate With Your Mom

There are two kinds of daughters and sons in the world: Those who grow up communicating and connecting with their moms and those who grow up wishing...

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One Quick Way to Spot Leaders Among the Losers

In sports, when the competition gains the lead, a player gets rattled, or the tension mounts, the team typically huddles to talk things over.  What...

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