If you’ve got something to say, but you’re frozen with fear because you don’t know if you’re “good enough” consider this, everyone wants to be entertained or to learn something new and if you can do both simultaneously – it’s a good thing. Every audience hopes that whoever’s on stage brings value either as a fresh way to see something, or motivation, or just to have a laugh. So, what are you an expert on? Everybody is an expert at something – so speak about what YOU know “f

So you go shopping or maybe the sales are starting and it’s an opportune time to add or replace a piece of your business wardrobe. You find what looks like a great style that will fit your body shape. And then you discover it only comes in black. I get it, black is a safe color. Black is a neutral color. Black is a practical color. It can also be perceived as somber, unfriendly intimidating, and unapproachable. So is it helping us stand out and differentiate ourselves in

Recently a law office in a small town contacted me to help them write a dress code. I was surprised! Actually, what the lawyer said was, “I have a dress code problem and I need to get it fixed, NOW.” Because he just expected his female staff to know how to dress professionally, he wasn’t really paying any attention to their overly-casual dress. Or their penchant for tattoos or piercings. And casual Friday turned into casual Thursday when one of them wanted to wear jeans

Your photo! The human eye is attracted to other humans. So LONG before anyone reads a WORD on your profile, your photo must attract them in. Your image IS the original instant messaging system – and that image helps the mind predict future behavior. It’s the Halo Effect in action – the bias of the first impression influencing other opinions. “She looks attractive, therefore she’s probably smart and trustworthy.” “He looks sharp therefore he’s probably a go-getter.” Now look a