Welcome to Before You Say Yes Part II, where it’s all about restoring sanity to your life by getting control of your calendar! If you haven’t already read Part I, stop and do so now. Otherwise, let’s check in: If you’ve answered no to any of Questions 1-3, lovingly but gently break the news that, while you’d love to help,…
Truth moment: Fear of failure is a constant battle for me, and believe it or not I HATE putting myself out there. When I was a corporate executive, leading meetings, giving presentations and public speaking were rigueur de jour, but I was great at it and I never felt pressure to promote myself in other contexts. Your standard Linked In…
I spend a few days each month with executives from high-growth tech companies resolving their most pressing business issues. Need to work through a tough business, professional or personal issue, but having a hard time figuring out where to start? Try the GROW problem solving model: G: What’s the GOAL? State as specifically as you can your desired outcome. R:…
I just read an interesting article about how THE Oprah Winfrey called it quits on her 60 Minutes stint. Seems as if The Big O just wasn’t a great fit for the storied news show. Hard to imagine, since Ms. Winfrey has crushed everything from daytime talk show to movies to being an outright media mogul with her own OWN…
I capped off yesterday with a group of phenomenal business leaders helping them perfect their elevator pitches for key corporate initiatives. But elevator pitches aren’t just for executives trying to get stakeholder buy-in or entrepreneurs seeking VC funding. As a professional, you need a personal elevator pitch – a short description of the position you hold and why it matters,…
