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3 Unique Kindnesses (#3)

An extraordinary and unexpected generational gift.

3 Unique Kindnesses (#2)

Another unique and grand kindness that has rippled through time.

3 Unique Kindnesses

Unique, grand, profound kindnesses ripple through time.

Friendship-ing Is A Skill

Being a friend, a good friend, requires skill.

Clothing Is Communication

Yep, clothing is a conversation, even ugly, violent conversations.

Behind the Scenes at TEDx

Understanding how the TEDx Sausage Gets Made

In Praise of Invisible Women

Is There a Dark Side to “Potential?”

The Power of a Single Word

A 2024 Song of Impermanence

Singing the song of impermanence

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Friendship-ing Is A Skill

Being a friend, a good friend, requires skill.

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Clothing Is Communication

Yep, clothing is a conversation, even ugly, violent conversations.

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Behind the Scenes at TEDx

Understanding how the TEDx Sausage Gets Made

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In Praise of Invisible Women

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Is There a Dark Side to “Potential?”

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The Power of a Single Word

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A 2024 Song of Impermanence

Singing the song of impermanence

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Taking Up Space

THIS is what “taking up space” looks like in the real world.

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Self Leadership (Adulting) #3: Upgrading Your Interior Dialogue

Loving and enthusiastic interior dialogues are a hallmark of ADULTING.

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Self Leadership (Adulting) #2: 3 Reasons Why You Should Embrace Conflict

Conflict conversations: Hate ‘em. Gotta have ‘em.

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Self Leadership (Adulting) #1: When to Speak & When to be Silent

What’s the stop gap between your mouth and your brain? Self leadership.

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Welcome to Adulting: A/K/A Self Leadership

Welcome to adulting, where self leadership is the key for success.

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Why the Phrase “Work-Life Balance” is Bullsh*t for Women

“Balance” doesn’t exist. It’s an illusion that’s been handed to women to make them feel never good enough.

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Leading With Humor (Seriously)

Not every funny person is a leader, but great leaders can be funny.

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Do You Even Hear Yourself?

What would you hear if you actually listened to what you were saying?