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Performance anxiety aka stage fright is something I know very well. For many years my stomach would clench whenever the spotlight turned to me. After getting a handle on my … Continue reading "15 Signs You Have Performance Anxiety And Don’t Realize It"

When things are going well it’s easy to be perky, positive and forward moving. However, as we all know life isn’t easy. Things go south. We feel pain People we … Continue reading "Resisting Doom, Gloom and Demons"

When I was studying voiceover, I took a number of improv classes. They were a lot of fun even with my horrible stage fright. All was fine, until one day … Continue reading "When You Get Scared, Don’t Shrink, GO BIG!"

It’s Time For Your Close-Up! Many years ago, I was taking an on-camera class as a compliment to my voiceover training.  What you learn when you train as a voiceover … Continue reading "How To Shine On Camera!"

“Anger, without exit, is poison.” ~ Mary D. Unfortunately it’s been another crazy week with no end in sight. If you’re feeling depressed, overwhelmed, consumed with rage, or all of … Continue reading "How To Process Your Feelings"

As you know, the holidays are full of parties and family/friend get-togethers. But sometimes just the thought of starting a conversation with new people can make me want to head straight for … Continue reading "Let’s Ban “How About This Weather?” Small Talk Topics To Jump Start Any Conversation"

If I were CEO of (say) Citigroup, today would be a good day to surface. Today would be a good day to (well) lead!  Today is a good day to … Continue reading "If I were CEO of (say) Citigroup"

Is it time for an Emotional Capitulation? Capitulation as defined is the action of surrendering or ceasing to resist an opponent or demand. Opponents and/or demands come in many flavors; … Continue reading "Emotional Capitulation"

 Dear IT/Compliance, Procurement and Auditing; your IT/software development vendors are booking cruises with the money being thrown at them! Your IT/software development vendors’ roles, responsibilities, staffing and billing practices are most … Continue reading "IT/Software Development Vendors are booking cruises with the money your Company is throwing at them!"

Have you seen the book “Eat This, Not That”? The book has pictures that show you how to swap out high calorie food choices for foods that taste similar but are … Continue reading "Un Croissant S’il Vous Plait"