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The Whipp

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July 18, 2023

How loving your people helps deliver their best

Last week, I found out that one of my favorite high school teachers had passed away. Here’s one of the life lessons I’m taking with me.

June 27, 2023

How to save hours when preparing for a presentation

It’s not so much the “what,” but the “how” when it comes to reducing anxiety and preparing for big presentations.

June 13, 2023

More meetings that matter

Meetings are a necessary part of business, but how do you ensure you get the most out of the time? Here's what I've learned over the years.

May 30, 2023

The five-minute rule

Did you know that when you speak up in meetings can increase your confidence. Let’s talk about the five-minute rule.

May 17, 2023

The great expectations gap

How many questions do you think you ask in a day? Between my clients, my kids, and my husband, there’s no doubt that I ask hundreds. And sometimes, I believe we

May 3, 2023

Let’s see leadership in 3D

I spend a lot of time thinking (and talking!) about the best bosses ever. Not only is it the concept behind my podcast, but it’s also one of the most popular pr

April 19, 2023

Tipping the scales on worthiness

Has something ever rattled your confidence? Because you’re human, the answer is likely yes. But the real question is whether that “something” was rationally or

March 1, 2023

Who was your role model when it came to having fun?

Being time rich is an often overlooked pillar of success, especially when it can come at the cost of the material goods we so often associate with it.

February 14, 2023

Can making more money make you feel poorer?

What does it mean to be wealthy vs. poor? As most of us grow up and develop, there’s usually one answer modeled for all of us: Money. While it’s true that acqui

January 31, 2023

The benefits of an icy cold plunge into discomfort

A week ago, I had a very interesting experience. I decided to sneak away from the office on a Wednesday afternoon and play hooky with a great friend of mine. We

January 17, 2023

The Mechanics of Motivation

Last week, I read a quote that reminded me why I quit career coaching almost as fast as I started career coaching: “If you wait until you’re motivated, you’ve a

December 13, 2022

Sometimes we already have what we are looking for

What if you already had exactly what you were looking for? When most of us think about the new year, we think about what we want compared to what we have. We wa