Have you ever felt like you can’t trust your gut? Are you likely to question your thoughts and actions, often afraid you’re just not good enough? These could be signs you’re not the most confident version of yourself. Being confident is not about being the loudest,...
Hello, and welcome to Part II of my article on credibility. If you missed Part I, or if you’d like a quick refresher (after all, three weeks is a long time between installments!), here’s a link to Part I. As a quick aside, Part I of this article garnered more comments...
Seems like every time I read a news article, someone’s credibility is being called into question. Politicians, religious leaders, scientists, medical professionals, corporate CEOs, kindergarten teachers (literally) … the list is practically endless. Clearly,...
The tone of your voice—that is, its quality and the emotions it conveys—is capable of sending a stronger message than your actual words. Every time you open your mouth, your tone will reveal whether you’re confident, uncertain, bored, annoyed, stressed-out,...
When I came up with the title for this week’s blog (after writing it, of course—that’s the advice I give in my classes), I thought to myself, “Who wouldn’t want to read about how to get ahead?” “Getting ahead” simply sounds like a great idea, no matter who you are or...
Yes, I get it. Countless professional career coaches, me included, have written volumes about the importance of goal setting, and right now, you may be thinking to yourself, “Oh pleeeease. Not another article, yammering on about the same old thing…” Well, sorry, but...
You’ve heard for years about how important it is to manage your finances, for now and for the future. But with the world still in pandemic upheaval and the global financial picture in flux, it’s gone from important to essential. Maybe you’ve been laid off or are...
Good news! The CDC has just announced that vaccinated individuals may begin interacting with one another without a face covering or social distancing. This announcement signals the return to in-office work for many businesses, although not all companies are...
Special note: Hi, everyone! You may remember that I posted an article from a guest blogger a few months ago. Well, talk about opening the flood gates—I’ve received so many inquiries from other writers! This time, I’d like to introduce you to Rob Croley, who’s a health...
It’s difficult to get agreement on almost anything these days, but I’m going to give it a try: we all enjoy being around people with a positive attitude—both at work and at home. Do you agree? Even if you yourself aren’t overly positive, I bet you appreciate those who...
