Words have power. Hearing just the right word, at just the right moment, can completely change our entire world. This morning, I was fortunate to hear Nancy Duarte speak on the power of story in communication. She started by defining resonance, which she's described in her blog: "If you know an object’s natural rate of vibration, you can make it vibrate without touching it. Resonance occurs when … [Read more...]
5 Lessons in Effective Networking from Ginger the Lab
I'm such an introvert, even my dog is an introvert. My husband and I have plans to go out of town this Saturday night. We're going down to Portland, OR, to attend one of Susan Cain's book tour events. I've been looking forward to it for weeks... even so, I didn't really start planning the logistics of our trip until a few days ago (very unlike my INFJ nature, which likes to plan, plan, … [Read more...]
If the Word Fits, Wear It
"What's your word for 2013?" This question has been posted by several colleagues on Facebook and was discussed at a recent networking event I attended. It's a great one; I find it helpful to identify one key word that will help to guide my choices and attitude for the coming year. Of course, many, many words will guide me, but it helps to be intentional about at least one particular idea. The … [Read more...]
Cut the CRAP: Get More Done in Less Time with Pam Weatherford
If there's one complaint I hear over and over again, it's about how we all have so much to do, and so little time to do it. As introverts, our energy is our most precious asset. We have to be intentional about how we spend it and when it's best to save it. Knowing how to do that is not always easy when we're being pulled in a million different directions. So why is it that some people seem to get … [Read more...]
Finding the Athlete Within with Mike Margolies
For this first podcast of the new year, I'm going to share with you an interview I did back in the fall of 2011 but saved for now because the timing works so well. Maybe you're among the millions of people who use the new year as a catalyst to make some sort of resolution about their physical health, whether it's to be more active or take up a sport, or to learn how to relax and not go full … [Read more...]
Life Lessons from the Lake
There's a phenomenon that happens with many fresh water lakes a few times a year called "lake turnover." Without getting into the details (you can read one of the more simple explanations I found here), it's a process that happens when the surface water reaches a certain temperature (39.2 degrees F to be exact) and becomes denser and heavier than the water under it. That top layer sinks and … [Read more...]
How to Kick Your Paralysis by Analysis Addiction
"KISS: Keep It Simple, Stupid." All of us, at some point, have probably heard those words spoken to us, or have said them to ourselves. How rude! Not the "Keep it simple" part... just the "stupid" part. When we call ourselves or others "stupid" in this context, we're beating ourselves up. It's like a mental "whap!" upside the head and a wake-up call to get with the program. (And calling … [Read more...]
Reclaiming Your Brilliance with Amy Kessel
When the busyness and business of life gets to be too much, we sometimes find out too late that we've lost touch with what makes us unique, what makes us brilliant. We feel disconnected from our energy and even our values. My guest today is Amy Kessel, certified life coach. Amy has dedicated her coaching business to helping women in transition reconnect with their authentic selves and their … [Read more...]
Living with Entrepreneurial ADD
In my recent Ignite Seattle 12 talk, "5 Reasons Introverts Rock the Business World," I called out different strengths that give introverts an edge. Of course, not all introverts possess all five, and some extroverts share them, so it wasn't a one-size-fits-all characterization. One of the strengths I chose to highlight was "depth over breadth." Introverts generally have a special ability to stay … [Read more...]
Be More Productive with Claudine Motto
Do you ever find yourself sitting at your computer at the end of a long workday, thinking, "Where did all the time go!?" It's not just about how quickly the time passes - it's also about what we have to show for it. When asked what people value more, time or money, the answer is usually time. So how do we make the most of what we have? In this podcast episode, Productivity Coach Claudine … [Read more...]