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I was invited to run a workshop for high school seniors. I’ve never worked with this age group before, so I wasn’t sure what to expect, especially at 8:00am. I dove right in. “If I were queen of the world,” I said, “our educational systems would require public...
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I stumbled upon a Charlie Rose interview with TED curator, Chris Anderson and it was one of those moments that makes you think more seriously about the power of intention. The timing was perfect. I was getting ready for an important presentation and was thinking about...
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After three rounds of security checks, our group entered the senate chamber with 50 other tourists. Senator John Barrasso (R -WY) was speaking and clearly well into his presentation. A large poster mounted on a stand next to him read, “A Second Opinion” in...
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I think I can speak for all news junkies, social activists, and people who wear hoodies when I say that the Trayvon Martin case has been riveting and disturbing all at the same time. As a communication coach, I am continually impressed by how well Trayvon’s parents...
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Who doesn’t admire Meryl Streep – her talent, her intelligence, her apparent centeredness amidst A-league celebrity? I remember being swept away by her performance in The French Lieutenant’s Woman, and I have kept a sharp eye on her since. This tribute and...
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More Brain Science to the Rescue I once worked with two change management experts who spent several years on the speaking circuit together. They were always more impressive when they presented as a team. We’ll call them Luvit and Dreadit since that is an accurate...
