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If I asked you to rate your confidence on a scale of 1 – 10, what score would you give[...]

​Are you a worrywart? Do you suffer from a bad case of the ‘what if’s’? Do you catastrophize all the[...]

Life is made up of moments. Every moment matters. So, it makes sense that we make a point to be[...]

Today, I wanted to share a simple system that I hope you’ll find really helpful in these times.One element of[...]

Imagine living a more purposeful life by following principles of submarine operation. Sound crazy? Former Navy submarine operator, R.T. Stokes[...]

We hear a lot of talk about the ‘rise of the feminine’. Nobody seems able to agree on what that[...]

As we continue to navigate the new ‘normal’ in these different times, perhaps it’s time we turned our attention to[...]

These are different times.Note that I said ‘different’. Not difficult. Not challenging. And that’s not because these aren’t tough times[...]

Now, more than ever, as we navigate these changing times, where the world as we knew it seems to be[...]

How often do you apologize in a typical day? Do you find yourself saying ‘sorry’ when you accidentally bump into[...]

These are tough times for all of us. Let me acknowledge that out of the gate. You’ve no doubt felt[...]

We all tell ourselves stories. Yes, even you. We negotiate with ourselves every day, and these stories are part of[...]

And so, we come to the bittersweet end of our series on negotiating this new decade to design the life[...]

How are you doing negotiating this new decade to design the life you choose with intention? I used to feel[...]

As we continue on our journey to design the life we choose for this decade, it’s important to pause and[...]

As January whipped by in a blur in this new year and decade, we continue to work on negotiating 20/20[...]

Part II Clarify Your Vision Are you willing to show up differently this year to manifest your destiny? If you[...]

Part I  Vision for 2020Happy New Year! Better yet, Happy New Decade! Truly a chance for new beginnings.Now that the[...]

Happy holidays! If I said “Tis the season …”, how would you finish the sentence? Is it the season of[...]

Are you living your life on purpose and fully with purpose? If not, what’s holding you back? Too many of[...]

And so, we come to the end of our No F.E.A.R Negotiations series. So far, we’ve explored how to approach[...]

Ready to tackle Part V of our series on No F.E.A.R Negotiating? In case you’re just tuning in now, No[...]

Welcome to Part IV of our series on No F.E.A.R. Negotiating, exploring how to approach your negotiations without Fear, Ego,[...]

Welcome to Part III of our six part series on No F.E.A.R Negotiating, exploring how to approach your negotiations without[...]

Welcome to Part II of our six part series on No F.E.A.R Negotiating, exploring how to approach your negotiations without[...]

Women are typically fearful, nervous or anxious about negotiations at some level or alternatively, they overcompensate. If any of these[...]

My mother collapsed at the doctor’s office last week. She hit her head when she fell. And so started an[...]

Space: The Final Frontier Last week we tackled space and how to use it in negotiations. I’m not talking about[...]

Space. Such an interesting concept. Different meanings jump to mind for different people, whether the space you live in, being[...]

What if your fears were really fear of your power? What if at their root, your fears were you shrinking[...]

Negotiating by email is an unavoidable fact of life in today’s world. Whether you see the world as expanding or[...]

Unconscious bias seems to be the new buzz phrase. As with many trendy new concepts, it runs the risk of[...]

Strange title, I know. No doubt it struck you as morbid. I’m sure it hit a few triggers. Indulge me[...]

(or How to get more of what you want and need without the conflict) Would your approach to bargaining change[...]

You asked. I answered. In response to your requests, the last few blog posts have been about some practical elements[...]

Last week we talked about how to effectively use concessions in bargaining. I realized from questions and comments I received[...]

We’ve talked a lot about social conditioning that holds women back from stepping into their power as negotiators. We’ve talked,[...]

Kids are people too. That may seem obvious, but we often trivialize or treat kids with a diminutive approach. We[...]

I’ve said if before, I’ll say it again. All of life is a negotiation. It may be the most important[...]

An old proverb says silence is golden. Perhaps nowhere is this more accurate than in the realm of negotiation. The[...]

My heart broke as I watched majestic Notre Dame engulfed in flames – like a scene from a bad movie[...]

Part II Last week we explored diplomacy, communication, and asking for what you want and need in your relationship with[...]

Part I People typically think of diplomacy as an important skill in international relations, but don’t think to apply it[...]

[Part 5 of a series]Know the WhoAnd so we come to the bittersweet end of our 5W journey together. You’ve[...]

[Part 4 of a series]Know the WhatWe’re nearing the end of our 5W journey. We’ve already explored how to use[...]

[Part 3 of a series]Know the WhereReady for your next instalment of our 5 W’s of highly effective negotiation series?[...]

[Part 2 of a series]Know the WhenLast week, we started our 5 W’s of highly effective negotiation series. For those[...]

[Part 1 of a series]Know the WhyWe’re taught to implement the 5 W’s in problem solving or information gathering. To[...]

As I write this, I’m sitting in my hotel room looking out the window at a stunning sun-dappled mountain view.[...]

Women, you’ve heard me get on my pulpit and preach about how you need to invoke your Momma bear for[...]

Let’s talk about sex. Or more to the point, let’s talk about women’s role in gender disparity in issues of[...]

In Celebration of Black History Month Dear Harriet, It sounds trite and over-dramatic, but it’s true. It’s a truth that[...]

You get what you tolerate. What do I mean by that? Am I saying that everyone is responsible for everything[...]

I had a discussion with a woman at a Mastermind the other day and then the same issue raised its[...]

Feminism used to tout bra burning and Playgirl magazine. Anything men can do, we can do too. If they can[...]

Have you ever found that you sought to make yourself smaller? I’m not talking about weight, diet or physical girth[...]

What if I suggested that women are instinctively and intuitively better negotiators than men? Would you balk? Reject the idea?[...]

There’s debate about whether Polar caps are melting, whether polar bears are at risk, and whether a Polar Express really[...]

If I suggested you get between a Momma bear and her cub, what would your knee-jerk reaction be? No doubt[...]

Attention, women! Don’t you think it’s time to start using your secret weapons in negotiation to get what you want[...]

Why do so many women break out in a sweat at the idea of having to negotiate on their own[...]

There is a commonly held belief that women can’t negotiate well. Even though this has been proven to be a[...]

What if I suggested that women are instinctively and intuitively better negotiators than men? Would you balk? Reject the idea?[...]