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Do You Know Enough About the Prospects You're Pursuing?

The phone call was from a 215-Philly area code.

Assuming it was my cousin, Marc, I picked up the phone. 📳

To my surprise, the caller was a woman who knew my first name. 

She asked to speak with the director of technology for my firm.🙃

As an entrepreneur for 24 years, my firm has an agile team of freelancers and part-timers. 

Interestingly, the technology department is my husband. 

He's an IT project manager working in the next room in our home. 🏠

The key takeaway from this encounter is the importance of thorough research before shortlisted interviews and networking events.

🎯Look online for insights about people you'll be interacting with so you know their values, projects, and interests. 🎯

You'll gain valuable information and have more meaningful and memorable conversations. 

This level of preparation not only establishes trust and respect. It also fosters genuine connections with decision-makers. 

🎆Know your audience ahead of time. 

This is how competitive A/E/C firms win ...

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Can't Get Out of Your Own Way? Watch this Video Clip So You Get Unstuck

 

So many people are oblivious to the negative self-talk loop playing in their heads every day. 

I was there most of my life. 

And I'm not there anymore. 

A/E/C coaching clients admit they beat themselves up with imposter syndrome.

😮Many feel unprepared for last-minute meetings.

😮Others are self-conscious about not having "all the answers."

😮Have you convinced yourself you lack the personality and confidence to step into leadership?

👀 Does this resonate with you? 

The best news is that negative self-talk is not a permanent condition!

👉Self-awareness and trusting yourself bring empowerment and new energy. 

In this 2-minute video clip from the archives (2010!!), I shed light on how to transform with positive self-talk.  

Ready to get out of your own way and head? 

Click above to see the clip. ⬆️⬆️⬆️

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How an Elevator Repairman Taught Me a Huge Communication Lesson

 

Life lessons come in so many different forms.  

Regardless of our expertise or education, seemingly ordinary experiences can bring powerful transformation. 

And they make for fabulous stories.

Can you spare 6 minutes to hear the heartwarming communication lesson I learned from a guy named Lamar? ⌚

It all unfolded in a podcast interview called Resilience in Action with host Erin Brown. 

Click the video above to hear the story, or click here.

🎆And if you want to improve your business storytelling, hit me up. 🎆

 

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Summer Interns Want Wisdom, Not Busy Work

LinkedIn feeds are brimming with welcome posts and 🌞smiling young faces of eager A/E/C summer interns.🌞

Some may become employees at your firm.

How are leaders imparting wisdom and sharing experiences with interns — and staff?

Personal anecdotes and epiphanies aren't in curriculums and rubrics. 😮

They are between your ears and in your heart. 💖💖

You have invaluable stories and insights. 

The next generation in A/E/C needs and wants to learn from your troubles and triumphs. 

Aspiring talent is watching you. 

Your teams notice how you interact and communicate. 

Are you leading with heart and wisdom?

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Elevate C-Suite Communication with These 4 Quick Questions

Hats off to A/E/C execs who admit there are weak spots in how top leaders communicate.🎆

It's easy to look at younger staff and generational differences.

The C-suite litmus test for effective leadership is to assess your peers and colleagues. 

The upper echelons of your org chart are no different than the rank and file.

😮You know, the person who shows 20 pictures of his kids in a meeting.

😮Or the executive who misses subtle clues that others aren't paying attention.

😮Maybe your highly proficient peers are talking over decision-makers in meetings.

Think about top managers, directors, principals, and yourself. 

Do you know today's strategies around building trust, consensus, and influence?

They must have new tools for conflict resolution and concise agendas in meetings.

Can you share a mesmerizing story? 

Are you overdue for a communications refresher and new skills?

👉Why?

👉Why not?

👉Why not this?

👉Why not now?

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