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The news has been abuzz with companies that have quietly (and in some cases loudly), stepped away from their DEI commitments (think: Walmart, Meta). The level at which some organizations are retreating from diversity, equity, and inclusion raises the question: Were those statements, press releases, and employee resource groups introduced just a few years ago…
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If you’re anything like me, the holiday season is always an interesting mix of downtime, excitement, reflection, and frenzy — with the inevitable pull to plan and dream for what’s ahead. This past year went by in a flash! It was full of growth, challenges, loss, and celebrations. I set big goals for myself in…
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Reading to my kids at bedtime used to be a whole vibe. I’d get totally into character, changing my voice, making crazy faces, acting up the parts in ridiculous ways…😂 I adored getting lost in those imaginative places with my babies and watching their reactions. And when they learned to read, it was even more fun to see…
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On Friday, December 13, I’ll be leading Find Your Voice As a Thought Leader, a vocal empowerment experience that will be a transformative way for you to end the year! In this half-day Step into Your Moxie® workshop, participants will develop the confidence, clarity, and charisma to speak up as thought leaders – on behalf of…
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My family and I spent two marvelous weeks in Japan this summer. The food was amazing, the style was top-tier, and the people were wonderful and warm. It was an unforgettable experience to share with my husband and children. There was so much about each city we visited that inspired me–even down to the way they…
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I’ve often said “We don’t all need to be on TikTok!” as a way to explain how important it is for organizations to choose the social media platforms where their key audiences live, work, and play most often (and this was before their recent troubles😒). If you’re creating content and engaging in a channel just…
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I’m always honored and humbled to hear leaders share the impact of our work together. Collaborating with executives and their teams who need help communicating the brilliance of their organization to the right target audiences in the channels where they live, work, and play most often is where I thrive! I’m so fortunate to do…
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I’m creating the Strategic Communicators Collective, and I want it to be the best collaboration of mid-to-senior level career communications professionals! We’ll initially launch with a small group of founding members who will test-drive all the great content and ideas I have for The Collective. The big launch happens for everyone this summer!🥳 Imagine having…
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In my 25+ years developing and implementing strategic communications programs and facilitating workshops on messaging and core values, vision and mission, I’ve encountered blind spots that keep execs from making their desired impact. 1- Leaders don’t take the time to reflect on how their organization’s core values show up in their own lives. Whether we…
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When communications pros talk about messaging, I think they really mean “talking points.” They are not the same! ✋🏽 Talking points are tactical and created for very specific purposes, like a media interview. They serve a purpose, but they can also stifle big-picture thinking. And if you never break free of them, you’ll miss the larger, strategic purpose…
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