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Mindset Hacks

Presence is a practice: Here are 4 ways I practice daily.

People ask me all the time, “what tricks do you use to center yourself when the pressure’s on?” And while there are a handful of things I do (which I’ll continue to share with you!), for me, it’s all about daily rituals. Presence with a capital P isn’t a fuzzy aspiration, but a practice. If…

Want to repair your relationship with procrastination? Do this one simple thing.

Is there someone in your life who’s annoyingly productive? They seem to get things done all day, every day, and never complain? Well, I’d like you to meet my handsome (and annoyingly productive) husband, Eli. Yes, I said “annoyingly productive” because while I love him the most, his machine-like work ethic sometimes makes me feel…

How to overcome public speaking jitters and engage people from the get-go! [Video]

Do you get public speaking jitters? You know: Sweaty palms Tight chest Shallow breathing Shaky voice Loud, distracting brain chatter? If so, welcome to the human family! Just this morning, our client Jen emailed me the following question on her way to facilitate a multi-team training: “I’m so nervous but also feel like I’ve prepared…

5 steps to declare your independence this July 4th!

While I hope you’ll be spending your July 4th enjoying the sunshine and chowing down on some BBQ, I hope you’ll also consider how Independence Day might inspire you to declare your own independence this year – that vision for your life and career that only YOU get to declare. Let me explain. When the…

If you suffer from spontaneous second-guessing, try this.

I was on the verge of a panic attack. I was on my way to a client’s office – about to facilitate a brand new training for their seasoned sales team, when a strong gust of who-do-you-think-you-are! practically knocked me out. I was going over ‘my lines’ in the subway, like I used to do…

Here’s why you’re a conspiracy theorist – and what to do about it.

Do three dots appearing in your text exchange, followed by an abrupt disappearance of those three dots ever become: “She doesn’t like what I suggested, I knew I shouldn’t have tried to make plans with her.” Does an email with the subject line: “Time for a call?” ever become: “Oh great, what did I screw up…

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

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

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

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

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

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’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’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 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 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 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 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 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.

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

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

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)

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...”

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Presence playbook

Presence Playbook

Got a meeting or presentation coming up? Want to show up with less nerves, undeniable presence, and a game plan for articulating yourself clearly? Let me send you my "Presence Playbook"—it's designed to help you do just that.

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5 tricks for being more clear & succinct any time you speak

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How to Outline any presentation in 5 simple steps

Outline Any Presentation in 5 Simple Steps

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