Using our Voice to ask Nicely

I am the first to admit there are times when I’m short-tempered. And it always shows up in my voice. My edgy tone can be off-putting to the person on the receiving end, having no idea what my problem is! Our voices are powerful communicators. They telegraph emotion...

How are you Feeling? The Better way to Give Great Voice

I often text, “I hope you’re doing great.” But, I’ve recently changed it to “I hope you’re feeling great.” I don’t know who started “I hope you’re doing great,” but when you think about it, “doing” exactly what great? Doing the laundry? Doing dinner? Doing life great?...

Give Great Voice as the Courageous Confident Candidate

I introduced the role of the “Courageous Confident Candidate” at my TEDx Talk recently at La Sierra University and it’s one of the many important roles we play.  I think of it as a superhero — because superheroes embody those qualities of courage and...