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October 19, 2022

What To Do If You Can’t Afford Anything on the Wedding Registry…

If you think you can’t afford anything on a wedding gift registry, please be reassured that you actually do have a host of choices and ideas to […]
October 19, 2022

Wise Work Investment In The Remote Workspace: Emotional Intelligence

Mastering the art of working well with others via the remote workspace includes an investment in yourself: Emotional Intelligence (aka EI).  EI as a noun is […]
October 18, 2022

The 4/4/4…

Preparing for a new business pitch, job interview, first meeting, class presentation, wedding toast or dinner out with someone new – and feeling a little nervous? […]
August 24, 2022

Tact: A Keen Sense Of Relationship Awareness

Tact is the ability to avoid giving offense and use sensitivity in dealing with others or in difficult situations – in essence being considerate of others’ […]
June 29, 2022

A Meaningful Apology…

“A meaningful apology is one that communicates the three R’s: regret, responsibility, and remedy.” – Beverley Engel For some people, though, it can be quite difficult to […]
May 5, 2022

The Spirit Of Kindness Through Mask Evolution

With the pandemic evolving to endemic phase, there are still many unknowns and new findings; hence societal guidelines, stipulations and decisions about wearing masks continue to […]
April 28, 2022

Asking For Monetary Contribution At A Dinner Party: What To Do?

There’s been a buzz in the media lately about whether it’s polite or rude to charge your dinner party guests when you’re the host. In the […]
April 13, 2022

Returning To The Office: Reconnecting With Small Talk

While more and more employees are transitioning WFH to hybrid or back-to-office full time, research reveals after working virtually for over two years that many workers […]
February 25, 2022

How Is Your Day Going So Far?

Chances are, you find yourself answering with a little more detail when someone asks “How is your day going so far?” versus “How are you?”. Small […]
January 21, 2022

Saying And Pronouncing Names Correctly: Use Your EI

In any professional or social setting, pronouncing and saying someone’s name correctly are important skills and practices to possess. It lets others know you care, value, […]
January 29, 2021

Remember To Or Don’t Forget: Which Is More Effective?

When making a request or giving a reminder, do you tell someone “remember to” or “don’t forget”? Most people will split hairs over this one, however […]
March 3, 2021

Are You Missing Small Talk In Your Virtual Meetings?

As humans, in general we enjoy connecting with others, professionally and personally. In the (not so long ago) days of business meetings conducted in person, Small […]
March 19, 2021

Why Good Posture Is Important During Meetings (Including Virtual)

Good posture. Besides being a health benefit, good posture also conveys a host of other important non-verbal body language signals. For instance having good posture expresses: […]
April 28, 2021

Stepping Into Another Person’s Shoes…

Empathy is defined as the ability to share and understand the feelings of another person. It’s the ability to identify and understand the wants, needs and […]