Originally posted on LinkedIn in August 2022. How can you turn uncertainty into a competitive advantage?  Great question asked by future National Speakers Association’s association Chair of the Board, Meridith Elliott Powell, CSP, CPAE.  In the interview we did for her Podcast, we discussed how change and uncertainty can be

Originally posted on LinkedIn in July 2022 Who took a chance on you as you negotiated your career?  Yesterday, I presented to a meeting professional who was the first to hire me to speak for his credit union association.  Actually, I presented to a PICTURE of Tom McWilliams at a

Originally posted on LinkedIn in August 2022. Where do you donate your time?  How do you give back?  What are the reasons you share you time and talents?  Guess what?! The “to whom much is given, much is expected” belief has some surprisingly strong benefits for the giver.  According to

Originally posted September 2022 on LinkedIn Who are your friends who feel honored just to know? Who encourages you and supports your efforts? Joanne Dennison. MSEd, CMP is one of those people for me and so many. We met years ago working with the Meetings Industry Council at the National

Do you feel comfortable negotiating, but you lead others who are reluctant to ask? You’re not alone. If you are comfortable with negotiating for what you want, the odds are that most of the people around you do not have your same level of confidence. About 20% of people say

Originally posted on LinkedIn on August 1, 2022 Who helped you in a meaningful way negotiate your career?  What did that person say or do?  Have just learned we lost one of the pioneers of #negotiation, Roger Dawson.  When I first began in the speaking profession, I was exploring Negotiation

Did your parents or teachers teach you not to talk to strangers? Many of the instructions meant to keep us safe as children don’t always translate to good advice when we are adults. For the past four months, the same concerns seem to arise. In almost every presentation and coaching

Wow. It has been a month since we wrapped up last year. Now that we are at the end of January, what planning have you done for 2022? Ask yourself: – What breakthroughs do I want to experience this year? – What do I want to jettison or leave behind from the past? Planning

I’ve missed you. It has been a while since I’ve written. How are you *really* dealing with everything? Have you reflected on the past year – what worked and what didn’t? In the past week, I have conducted a retreat for one of my favorite clients and two strategy sessions

Are you overwhelmed yet? Do you need a break from wrapping up the year, preparing for the holidays and thinking about next year? I do. Before we lose ourselves in the craziness of the next few weeks, can we take a few minutes to just pause and breathe? Here’s a better question

What to Do When Your Good Day Falls Apart Been to the ER recently? I have. After presenting to a crowd of human resource professionals and seeing long-time friends at one of my favorite conventions, I left to meet with a potential client. On the way to the parking garage,

Would You Risk Looking a Little Foolish? Earlier this month was the 50th Anniversary of my alma mater Berkner High School. Alums were invited to participate in the Homecoming pep rally and game. Former members of my drill team, the Bandoleras, were asked to perform a dance at the community