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Engage in Meaningful Conversations to Relieve Stress

(Forbes first published my article here.) Would a great conversation substitute for your next Advil or Valium? You might be […]

Was Mom Right? “If You Can’t Say Something Nice, Don’t ….”

Many employees have learned the hard way that shooting off a nasty resignation to a boss often comes back to […]

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 […]

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 […]

How to Prepare for Your First Conversation with a Book Editor

After authors get their first email from a book publisher to schedule a call about their proposed book, they do […]

Keep a Book Writing Log to Build Momentum

As with many dreams, the plan proves NOT to be the problem in writing a book. Even when you don’t […]

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: […]

3 Killer Traits Necessary for Long-Term Success as a Book Author

“How have you written so many books?” “Is writing hard?” Those two questions pop up frequently when I’m meeting someone […]

How to Choose the Best PR Firm to Promote Your Book

As an author, sooner or later you’ll be evaluating what a PR firm can do for you in launching your […]

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 […]