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Advice for Teams

Want to run smoother Zoom meetings? Teach your team this trick

You know what’s strange? That even with advanced technology and the ability to join virtual meetings and remote calls from anywhere, it’s more challenging than ever to *pull* people into a conversation and communicate effectively. Can you relate to either of these questions that came up in a small (but #mighty!) #team training the other…

3 surprising tricks for engaging your virtual audience with slides

Video of a baby cuddling with a big, chill dog. (Adorable.) Scroll. Meme of people turning household items into masks. (Clever.) Scroll. A photo of someone you admire doing something awesome in the world. (Love it. Click heart.) Scroll. You spend plenty of time staring at screens voluntarily. But the last thing you wanna do…

How to speak your audience’s language so they trust that YOU can help them

Real talk… Do you hear yourself saying a lot of this lately? “I know these are really unsettling times…” “I know there’s a lot up in the air right now… “ “I know you’ve been dealing with all sorts of new challenges…” Because if so, your heart’s clearly in the right place, but you might…

Your Social Distancing Support Guide: How to crush the remote communication game and be a force for good

I’m taking a break from our regularly scheduled blog series because I want to check in on you, offer support, and share some positive things you can do right now to support your local community and the world. I hope wherever you are that you and your loved ones are safe and taking good care…

Before responding to an outburst, here’s how to maintain your composure and speak truth to power.

Welcome to Part III of this month’s F You February blog series! We’re discussing how to air out tension and set CLEAR boundaries without making things worse or pushing people away. Last week in Part II we covered: ✔️The most effective way to deal with indecision✔️The #1 principle behind which “to-do” to tackle first and…

How to cut tension and set boundaries – without making things worse

Have you ever felt that “f*ck you, February” feeling? Once the newness of the year has worn off and you’re back to the daily grind? It might manifest as tension between co-workers, a dip in energy, or a budding sense of irritation in the air… Because if you’re sensing any of this, you’re NOT alone…

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How would the people who love you and know you best describe you?(Required)

You're creative and have a knack for making people think outside the box.

You’re very in tune with yourself and those around you.

You’re perceptive, quick-witted, and love to make others laugh.

You tell it like it is and never beat around the bush.

Which GIF describes how you usually feel just before a high stakes situation, like presenting to an important group?(Required)

Which GIF describes how you WANT to feel just before a nerve-wracking conversation or or presentation?(Required)

You’re at a party where you only know a couple of people. Where could we find you?(Required)

I’ve wrangled control of the sound system and am encouraging people to queue their favorite songs so we can belt out our favorite hits together.

I’m chatting with new friends about what we each do for work... before moving on to exchange podcast and TV recommendations.

I’m getting into a spirited debate with a stranger about a current event and what it implies about human nature.

I’m teaching the host how to cool down wine faster—wrap the bottle in a damp paper towel before popping it in the freezer! (You’re welcome).

You have an idea for how to solve an issue your team has been dealing with. What’s holding you back from sharing it?(Required)

I need to think of a clever way to pitch this, so that people are genuinely excited about the idea.

I’m worried I might step on some toes by proposing this idea. I want to test it out on a colleague or two first and see what they think before pitching it to the group.

I know this is a solid and creative solution, but I’m worried it's a little too out there for my team. What if they don’t get it or think it’s too “idealistic?”

I want to look at all our data first. I don’t wanna propose a solution if it’s half-baked, that’d be a waste of everyone’s time...

Picture this: half of your team feels strongly about one strategy for a project, but the other half insists that there's another (better!) path forward. The deadline is looming and tensions are rising, but you *have* to come to a collective decision. What’s your first instinct?(Required)

Let’s diffuse the tension by highlighting the progress we’ve made so far, then encourage cooperation to take it to the finish line.

Let’s consider the facts and go with the smartest, most efficient solution.

Let’s zoom out and remember our ultimate goal, then let's decide which course of action will get us there.

Let’s take a minute to hear everyone out and see if we’re closer to a compromise than we think.

You suspect a friend is going through a difficult time, but you’re not totally sure… they haven’t said anything about it, but they also haven’t been their usual self lately. What do you do?(Required)

Tell them that you sense something's up, and remind them that you’re always here if they wanna talk or vent about any of it...

Ask them how they are and then get quiet and listen.

Send them something funny to cheer them up, like a jumbo wine glass that says “I am woman, hear me pour” on it, with a note that says “figured you could use an extra glass...”

Wait for them to say something—it’s their business, they’ll share if and when they’re ready to.

Think of your current professional goal—maybe you’re itching to switch career paths, get promoted, or grow your own business. Which of the following concerns is playing on loop in your brain?(Required)

I know I want to engage people at a higher level, but I’m afraid I won’t be respected enough to be taken seriously.

I need to research and prepare more. If I don’t have everything mapped out, I’ll open myself up to unnecessary risk.

I know I have what it takes to be great at this, but I’m afraid of putting myself out there and getting rejected.

I’m worried that I don't have the time, resources, or know-how to turn my dream into a reality.

Which frustrating piece of feedback do you hear most often?(Required)

“You’ve given us the details, but you need to explain why they’re important in the grand scheme of things.”

“You’re coming across as overly-rehearsed— ditch the script and trust that you know what you’re talking about.”

“You’re undermining your own points—quit being so hard on yourself and try speaking with more confidence.”

“Your big ideas are great, but you need to be more realistic and consider the practical constraints of each project.”

What do you want to be *known for* professionally?(Required)

I want to be known as a go-to source for clear, reliable information—someone who’s adept at keeping everyone on-track and in-the-know.

I want to be known for driving innovation and inspiring people to work toward a common purpose.

I want to be known for lifting people’s spirits and making our work together something we’re all excited (rather than obligated) to do.

I want to be known for empowering people and creating a safe space for them to be true to who they are.

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