We are all born with potential to reach heights that we may only dream of: potential to do, to achieve, to make a...
Dorothea Hendriks
5 Tips: Setting Boundaries in the Workplace
Photo by Randy Fath on UnsplashHave you ever felt you’ve been taken advantage of at work, by your boss, by your...
Self Reflection: Finding Your Purpose
I was reading a story about when Oprah was a small child. She was watching her grandmother boil clothes ‘in a big...
Ditch the Elevator Pitch
‘Ditch the Elevator Pitch’. In her May, 2012 article in Forbes, Jacquelyn Smith staff writer says, “… ditch the pitch…...
Attention Zapping Distractions
Distractions! They are everywhere, and can drive us on the road to exasperation, especially when we are sitting in the...
A United Way Speaking Experience
After filling out the application form, then holding my breath through the lengthy interview, I received the call. I...
Five Tips on How to Use Speaking Notes Effectively
Speaking notes are an important tool when making a speech or presentation; they organize the flow of the topic, keep...
Success Characteristics
Defining success is like nailing jelly to a tree, but success characteristics ... now that is a different story. Every...
Encouragement Key to Success
Never pass up the opportunity to speak encouraging words to someone for spoken encouragement is a powerful...
Seven Tips on How To Be a Better Listener
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis is known for her style, elegant manner and communication skills. Regarded by many as an...
Can Do Attitude Key to Success
Is there anyone who doesn’t want to experience success? From wee ankle biters to grown adults we are always looking...
The Power of Patience
American literary critic and scholar, Barbara Johnson once said, “Patience is the ability to idle your motor when you...