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Everyone Starts At Zero

Everyone Starts At Zero

December 28, 2008 I sent a Facebook message to a complete stranger and asked her if she'd be interested in having dinner with me. To my surprise, not only was she kind enough to say yes, she was also just as enthusiastic to meet me too. We're talking more than 10...

The Power of the Feminine Voice in History and How to Capture Your Own

The Power of the Feminine Voice in History and How to Capture Your Own

As women, it can be particularly irksome when we see a list of the “world’s most famous speeches,” only to find that they’re given all by men. Too many of these male-dominated lists populate our search engine results, so we decided to dedicate much-needed space to...

The Simple Rule I Follow To Make The Most Out of My Mornings

The Simple Rule I Follow To Make The Most Out of My Mornings

I raise my vibration each morning. It's the only part of the day I have to myself, to be honest. Anything beyond that is filled with team meetings, zoom calls, client deliverables, and life's unexpected curveballs.  In my own little world, before 9 am, time moves in...

Why I Decided to Take A Leadership Course At Yale University

Why I Decided to Take A Leadership Course At Yale University

I can count on one hand how many times I've felt safe in a classroom environment. I noticed something was different about me in grade 5 when my teacher, Ms. Dianne, asked me to read out loud in front of a small group of students. I don't recall the name of the novel,...

Why Public Speaking Is Critical For Business Leaders

Why Public Speaking Is Critical For Business Leaders

If the thought of public speaking makes you nervous, you’re definitely not alone. Many people share your fear. And you’d be really surprised to find out who some of those people are.  Let me be the first to raise my hand.  But imagine if I had chosen to remain silent....

How To Become An Autonomous Learner

How To Become An Autonomous Learner

Taking control of your knowledge will save you time, energy, and money. Here’s how. Getting a good education and finding success used to be synonymous. Our parents believed that real achievement was found by following the traditional educational path – going to school...

What I’ve Learned From My First Year As A Full-Time Entrepreneur

What I’ve Learned From My First Year As A Full-Time Entrepreneur

:: It's my one-year anniversary ::  All month long I've been saying this out loud and coming to terms with the fact that I am doing this, for real. I quit my job in January 2019 after coming to my breaking point emotionally. I loved my corporate job as an Executive...