My phone rang yesterday, and by the 3rd sentence, I knew 3 things: This guy is excited to have been invited to give a conference talk, he’s got a ton of stories to share, and he needs help organizing it – or his audience is likely to enter overwhelm. I put on my cape and…
I had this conversation over a coaching call with a client. She’s in my Executive Presence Program. We were brainstorming together: What else can you say in a call besides “Is everybody with me?” to see if people are … still with you? It’s critical to STOP & engage. You earn credibility points when you…
I had the following conversation, “Cindy, do you have any tips for what to do when you get nervous? What can I actually DO to get RID of this? I hate being nervous but I can’t help it.” This video will give you 3 quick tips to try, and it all has to do with…
I made avocado toast yesterday. I’ve noticed something curious about this process. It’s one of the only food prep processes that requires all 3 types of silverware. Uncommon, indeed: You need a KNIFE to cut it in half. Pick up the SPOON to scoop the goodness out. Grab the FORK to smash it, add seasonings,…
From Aristotle’s definition of Rhetoric “Alexa, shuffle Willie Nelson.” This is what I say on Saturday mornings. I get my coffee and the song “Good Mornin’ America, How Are Ya?” indefinitely plays. “Alexa, turn it up 3 notches.” I love it for a few reasons. 🟢 It transports me to an exciting journey, a…
