A Place to Practice
I’m becoming more and more convinced that we can’t become more comfortable and confident in our communication just by reading or thinking about it. We need a chance to try it out.
Effective Communication
How to Prepare for What You Can’t Predict
Maybe it’s pausing before speaking. Maybe it’s taking a breath. Maybe it’s having a phrase ready that helps you settle and think.
Excuse Me, I Have Something to Say
What would it be like to give yourself permission to interrupt? And how do you interrupt skillfully?
I’m Still Digesting The Year.
I love the concept of digesting since we don’t experience life just with our mind but with our body – including that ever-sensitive stomach.
Why It’s So Hard to Be Direct at Work
Communication is the work of translating your inside into the outside while factoring in who your listener is and what they need from you.
The Imaginary Bell Every Leader Should Listen For
What happens within the listener is the true outcome of communication. So much of my leadership coaching comes back to this point.
The Surprising Career Risk of Staying Too Quiet
Our natural tendency is to assume our good work will speak for itself. Instead, I learned to speak up about the value of my work in several important ways.
What a Wrong Turn Taught Me About Being Open to New Ideas
We often avoid exploration because we don’t want to feel disappointed or frustrated, and we may actively shy away from making mistakes. But wrong turns aren’t mistakes – they’re data gathering.
What I Learned About Effective Communication While Preparing This Announcement
I have some exciting news. I’m changing the name of my business to “Scientific Leadership Pathways, LLC.” Or perhaps it’s … Read more
