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Training
Have you ever wished your team could communicate more clearly, lead with confidence, and actually enjoy learning new skills? Denise’s interactive training sessions are packed with real-world strategies, a touch of humor, and the kind of insights that stick—so your people walk away empowered, engaged, and ready to take on anything.
Speaking
Looking for a keynote speaker who delivers more than just PowerPoint slides? Denise brings energy, humor, and practical takeaways that keep audiences engaged, whether it’s a packed conference hall or an intimate leadership retreat. No snooze-fest lectures here—just powerful, inspiring talks that spark real change.
Communication
Great relationships—at work and in life—start with great communication. Whether you want to be a more confident speaker, navigate tough conversations, or finally stop replaying awkward interactions in your head at 3 a.m., Denise will help you develop the skills to express yourself clearly, assertively, and authentically.
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I wrote Work it! to help young professionals everywhere take charge of their careers, and find meaningful employment in their ideal line of work. Work it! shows you how to overcome obstacles that may be holding you back from success and fulfillment; how to maintain positivity and passion in everyday life; how to find (and keep) a meaningful, satisfying job; how to seek growth within an organization and find new, challenging opportunities; how to fit in at work and become a respected member of the team; how to practice assertiveness in all aspects of communication; how to get noticed for promotion; how to move up the ladder into management positions; how (and when) to gracefully move on if a position isn’t working out the way you had hoped or expected; and how to have a fun and fulfilling life along the way. In a nutshell, Work it! is the quintessential primer for anyone looking to achieve career success! Click here to read reviews and praise for Work It!
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Small, but mighty! Four little habits that bring big benefits – Part II
Welcome to Part II of this two-part series! As you might recall, I had the pleasure of hanging out with some of my former Cal Poly students a couple months ago. These amazingly talented young men and women now work in Silicon Valley, as well as in health care,...
Small, but mighty! Four little habits that bring big benefits – Part I
I had the pleasure of hanging out with some of my former Cal Poly students a few weeks ago. These amazingly talented young men and women now work in Silicon Valley, as well as in health care, finance, and advertising/marketing, and several of them are already in...
Thinking of starting your own business? Consider your instinctual habits before proceeding
If you’ve been contemplating starting your own business, good for you! But be forewarned: prepare to be busy. There’s so much to think about and lots to be done. You’ll be working long hours with very few breaks for a good long while, so before you jump right in, it’s...