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The Doctor Said Surgery…
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The Doctor Said Surgery…

When I went flying off of my bike a couple of months ago, I was relieved that I didn’t break anything. But that pain in my shoulder didn’t subside and here I sit with a rotator cuff in bad need of repair.

What ‘s the one thing I can I do right now as my mind starts spinning its web of worry?

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How to Offset Zoom Fatigue
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How to Offset Zoom Fatigue

The vast majority of us are still finding ourselves in online meetings for a lot of their day. Zoom fatigue continues to be a real problem.

Here’s how can you give people a break from back to back sessions in front of the camera.

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Three Ways To Include Remote Guests In Hybrid Meetings
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Three Ways To Include Remote Guests In Hybrid Meetings

One of the biggest challenges hybrid meetings pose is that remote guests often aren’t on an even playing field with those in person.

It’s human nature to focus on what’s physically closest to us, so those who are dialing in often times get short shrift.

Here are three things you can do to assure that those who are remote aren’t left out.

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3 Ways to Avoid Sounding Like a Robot
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3 Ways to Avoid Sounding Like a Robot

Often, when preparing to give a presentation or speech, we use stuffy language making it harder for our message to get across. Sentences are longer, word choice is formal, and it just doesn’t sound like us.

Here are three ways to avoid sounding like a robot.

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How to Use Your Phone to Get a Break
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How to Use Your Phone to Get a Break

Feeling overwhelmed by the world, life, and work?

Are notifications and alerts from your phone making things worse?

Here are three ways to use your phone settings to get present and focus.

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People are Stressed - Take Time to Check In
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People are Stressed - Take Time to Check In

As 2022 gets underway, many of my clients are telling me the same thing: their staff are feeling the weight of the ongoing pandemic and it’s resulting in stress, feeling overwhelmed, and difficulty in focusing.

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Three Ways to Get Present in One minute
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Three Ways to Get Present in One minute

Whether you’re working to build rapport with your direct reports, facilitate a tough meeting or deliver a presentation to a board of directors, getting centered is the key to connecting authentically with your audience.

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How to Prepare for Your End of Year Review

There are many ways you can benefit from a performance review, so it’s crucial to prepare ahead of time in order to get the most out of this meeting. Keep reading for some tips on how to get started!

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