We are in a state of unprecedented (in our lifetime) uncertainty.  But here’s the little secret that is finally out of the bag… WE NEVER HAD CERTAINTY!  It might have seemed like we had it. Some of us, more than others, had a gorgeous illusion going on of thinking we...

What’s the first thing we do when we realize we need to make a change or solve a problem?  We seek information, right? We ask friends, do an online search, buy a course, hire an expert.  Information is super useful when we are trying to get somewhere new, either...

When you’re doing big things in the world like speaking, writing and leading a big mission, anxiety can be a frequent companion.  And when it comes to anxiety, almost everybody points to it and says “You’ve got to fix this. There's something you have to do about...

Welcome to the Brilliance at Work podcast where we shine a light on where great work, charisma and leadership that makes a positive difference really comes from. In this first episode of our newly rebranded podcast (formerly The Thought Leadership School Podcast), I...

Thought Leader Friends, today I’m sharing the final podcast episode for 2019… which will also be the last episode for a while because in 2020, I’ll be taking a podcast haitus! Why, you may be wondering? Well, simply because I can feel something else is brewing in my...

Do you ever feel like it’s just too difficult in the throes of your day-to-day to get the really exciting creative projects done? You know, the ones you have been dreaming about creating for… well, maybe years? Whether it's writing a book or actually stepping into...

I’m so thrilled to share today’s podcast guest with you: Moe Carrick. Moe is a leadership and executive coach, a Daring Way™ facilitator, author and speaker. She's been helping organizations create healthier and more caring work places for a long time. In this...

I have the most wonderful conversation to share with you today on The Thought Leadership Podcast. In today’s episode, I’m talking with Debbie Phillips, the founder of Women on Fire® and a pioneer in the field of executive and life coaching. Debbie has spent 30+ years...

The tech didn't work for Steve Job's 2007 iPhone launch.  Chris Brogan once forgot his notes for a $25,000 talk.  My client's slides wouldn't work when she went to speak.   It's a given that sometimes in the life of the speaker tech failures and mishaps will happen.  ...

In this week’s The Thought Leadership School Podcast episode, we’re diving into one of the most common topics among speakers: Speaking Anxiety. As a speaking coach, I get asked by some people, what do I do with speaking anxiety? Others will ask, how do I know what I...