Perspective: Most people secretly report struggling to communicate effectively in high-stakes settings — they’re just not talking about it. In my work, I find that the more privilege, power, and seniority someone has, the less likely they are to admit to challenges communicating…

Do you over-prepare, overthink, or overly focus on content? It doesn’t work because preparation is personal. Check out my tips for preparing, practicing, and presenting without overworking.

What awkward moments do you try to avoid on Zoom? Instead of avoiding the awkwardness, expect it, which gives you an element of control and confidence.

Tips for parents and caregivers working from home this week.

This week, I’m talking about how over-thinking can clog up our communication.

I loved being a guest on The Waystation, a podcast of shared human experience, where we examined the consequences of leaning in too much. It was a joy to be in conversation with and hear stories from Terri Broussard Williams and Erin Riley, and of course, my old friend Rebecca De Ornelas.

This week, I’m taking about listening more deeply to ourselves and each other, whether or not you are going to be home for the holidays.

This week, my biggest piece of advice is to focus on those you are there to serve. Make your audience the focal point of your attention while speaking and return to them as an anchor each time you get carried to analytical thought or anxious sensations.

If you lose your train of thought (or your personality) when speaking up on video calls, it is almost always a matter of keeping your attention rooted in your body and in your physical space instead of getting pulled to anxious analytical thought. Here are my tips. What helps you stay grounded and present on video calls?

I talk about building conversational confidence and speaking off the cuff in important moments.

Do you want to speak up more in meetings or conversations? Do you lose your train of thought (or your personality) when the spotlight turns to you?

Today, I want to talk about consent. Remember, not so long ago, maybe before vaccinations were rolling out when we were joking about how common ways of interacting, like handshakes and hugs would be bygone days? Seems like forever ago, right?