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August 15, 2019
What helps YOU feel inspired and creative?
I’m writing my next book, and I tend to write best when I’m near water. So, while searching for a quiet space with water nearby, my husband found this wonderful location. Here’s the view from my latest “writing perch” where, for the next 11 days, I will let creativity “flow” (every pun intended!). Would love […]
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August 6, 2019
Incredibly honored to receive a plaque of recognition from Singapore President Halimah Yacob for my volunteer work as a speaker and coach with UBS’s Camp Vision.
Incredibly honored to receive a plaque of recognition from Singapore President Halimah Yacob for my volunteer work as a speaker and coach with UBS’s Camp Vision. Camp Vision is a great organization that helps marginalized Singaporean youth develop self-confidence, leadership, and communication skills. It was a joy to see how much the youth had developed […]
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August 5, 2019
Are you doing enough of “this” to build your inspiring leadership brand?
This year marks 25 years since I moved overseas. It was 1994, and although I was still fairly young in my career, my employer Procter & Gamble (“P&G”) had asked me to move to Warsaw, Poland where my mission was to help establish and grow leadership brands for the company in the newly opened Central […]
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July 31, 2019
Busy? Here’s a great way to stay connected!
I’m working on my next book right now, so my free time is quite limited. But I hate turning down “let’s get together” invitations that come in from friends and colleagues. My solution? “Virtual drinks.” Agree on a date and time, send a video call invitation, we each show up to the call with a […]
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July 23, 2019
Clients often ask me, “how can I demonstrate greater executive presence?”
Does this cartoon seem familiar to you? Clients often ask me, “How can I demonstrate greater Executive Presence?” My response: Be PRESENT. Be in the here and now, not agonizing over a situation from the past or anticipating what might come in the future. This applies to most situations: attending meetings, presenting, giving feedback, and […]
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Clients often ask me, “How can I demonstrate greater Executive Presence?”
Does this cartoon seem familiar to you? Clients often ask me, “How can I demonstrate greater Executive Presence?” My response: Be PRESENT. Be in the here and now, not agonizing over a situation from the past or anticipating what might come in the future. This applies to most situations: attending meetings, presenting, giving feedback, and […]
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July 17, 2019
In Hong Kong this week to do two of my favorite things – speak to audiences and coach executives.
As a frequent traveler, I am often asked how to stay mindful and maintain wellness during business trips. One thing I do is wake up early and take a moment to pause and appreciate the surroundings. Here’s the beautiful sunrise that welcomed me this morning!
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July 8, 2019
Very few leaders like dealing with organizational politics, but learning to successfully navigate through it is key to success in the work world.
Very few leaders like dealing with organizational politics, but learning to successfully navigate through it is key to success in the work world. In this video, excerpted from an interview with Forbes contributor, Caterina Kostoula, I share a simple yet effective way of managing the seemingly daunting “office politics maze” while helping you to remain […]
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June 27, 2019
Hilarious memory from our wedding day.
Hilarious memory from our wedding day: The limousine driver got lost on our way to the reception, so we had to do a pitstop at a Gas ‘n Shop in order to ask for help (no GPS back then!) The second photo is of me getting directions from a local. Fast forward to today, and […]
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June 23, 2019
Whether or not you’ve heard of “imposter syndrome,” I hope you find this video helpful.
Whether or not you’ve heard of “imposter syndrome,” I hope you find this video helpful. Excerpted from an interview with Forbes contributor Caterina Kostoula, I define this common challenge that many leaders experience. I also share effective yet simple approaches that many clients have used to successfully lead themselves out of this leadership-brand-busting mindset. Video […]
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