As an avid podcast listener selecting my five faves can be tough, but here goes! 1. After Hours — Three Harvard Business School professors chat about three current, business-related topics the way they would “after hours.” Stuffy? Quite the opposite. This astute bunch makes their weekly discussion accessible, relatable and super fun! 2. New York […]
Words Matter
In October 2013 I started my own communications consulting and coaching business. While I enjoy the flexibility of managing my own schedule and setting my own hours, I still work quite a bit. I’m just not in an office all day. But I would often catch myself saying, “When I worked full-time.” Wait, what? Ugh. That makes […]
3 Tips for Your Elevator Pitch
There’s no shortage of resources offering guidance on putting together a winning, personal elevator pitch. Here are my top three recommendations. 24/7. Anytime. Anywhere. It’s a misconception that one only needs an elevator pitch when looking for work and attending a networking mixer. You need to be able to quickly and clearly articulate what you have […]
3 Reasons #whyIloveIABC
In my final week as President of the San Francisco chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) I’m reflecting on why this professional association is so near and dear to my heart. #whyIloveIABC There are many reasons to love IABC. Where else can you find a global community that connects, develops and advances […]
3 Great Pieces of Advice from My Mentors
I’m lucky. I’ve benefited from dozens of mentors over the years who provided guidance, perspective and insight on key components of my career. Here are three memorable pieces of advice I apply to my professional life to this day. Ask yourself, what do I want to be known for? I was a year into a […]
