by Barbara | Sep 15, 2016 | Coaching, Goal-setting, Leadership Communication
Raise your hand if you saw the 1500 Meter men’s race last month. Matt Centrowitz was the first U.S. athlete to win the gold since 1908. I’m not sure who was more excited by the result – Matt or his family in the stands. When he was interviewed after...
by Barbara | Sep 15, 2016 | Coaching, Presentation Tips, Public Speaking
There I was, in the middle of the most bizarre presentation I’ve ever given. People coming in 30 minutes late, working on their laptops, leaving to take a call, phone ringers set to the highest volume and the most obnoxious ring tones…it was as if I was...
by Barbara | May 8, 2016 | Coaching, Leadership Communication, Presentation Tips, Public Speaking
Raise your hand if you need a break from all the crazy hand gestures made by Donald Trump, Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton. Good. That’s what I thought. In my humble opinion, they are all demonstrating what not to do. But what should a...
by Barbara | Apr 3, 2016 | Coaching, Leadership Communication, Presentation Tips, Public Speaking
The weather on Friday was 75 and sunny. Two days later we have three inches of snow. Flip flops one day, winter boots the other. It’s enough to throw anyone off their game. And that’s what it’s like being in the audience with an erratic...
by Barbara | Feb 11, 2016 | Coaching, Goal-setting, Leadership Communication, Presentation Tips, Public Speaking, Speaking
It seems like every January I make a resolution to read more business books. One of my favorite things to do is bring a new book with me to a diner, and read it while having a delicious breakfast. By the time I’m finished, I’ve learned something new,...
by Barbara | Jan 16, 2016 | Coaching, Leadership Communication, Team-building, Uncategorized
Because I run workshops on team-building and conflict management, I am often asked for the best way to turn a group of people into a high-performing team. The answer, of course, is multi-faceted, but I always start with one question: Do you have a great team leader?...
