Serving Our Veterans – My TED Talk “There are two important days of your life: The day you were born, and the day you realize why.” — Mark Twain In my first TED Talk, I reveal how I learned to follow my passion to serve our military veterans as they transition out of uniform. In […]
Personal Branding
3 Reasons to Create a Kudos File
Eight years ago, when I announced I was starting my own business, I received lovely cards and letters from past co-workers, employers, and friends wishing me well. Many of them said, “What took you so long? You will do great!” I put the cards and letters in the bottom drawer of my file cabinet. I […]
When a Picture’s Worth $7 Million
There he was, anxiously awaiting his name to be called in the 2016 NFL Draft. What team would Laremy Tunsil go to? How much would he earn? Where will his professional football career “kick off?” Then this photo, from an accompanying video, appeared on Twitter. Within minutes, teams reassessed; impromptu meetings were assembled and plans […]
What Horses Teach Us About Personal Branding
I recently came across an interesting fact: horses have the ability to see almost 360 degrees around themselves because of the placement of their eyes on their head. This gives horses the ability to see movements and objects all around them, not just what’s in front of them. What an amazing ability! Personal branding is […]
Is Your Body Language Giving People the Wrong Impression About You?
As you walk into the room — shoulders back, head poised high, hands confidently grasping your portfolio, stride brisk and intent — I immediately form an impression of you. You carry yourself as someone who is self-assured, approachable, and ready to talk business. Your colleague, on the other hand, also enters the room — slouched […]
How to Connect with the Right People — And Keep Them on Your Side
Nearly everyone, from business professionals to job seekers, sales professionals to college graduates, recognizes that in today’s competitive marketplace, relationships and networks are critical assets in a professional toolkit. I teach audiences how to use intentional networking strategies to gain introductions, leads, referrals, insights, and relationships with stakeholders they deem important to achieving their goals, […]
