I used to play hide and seek when I was a little girl. I loved playing this game, but as the youngest kid in my group, I was usually discovered pretty quickly—often with a sneeze or a giggle giving me away. The phrase “hide and seek” took on a new meaning as I got older. […]

I was supposed to be preparing to leave the Bonamanzi Game Resort and Conference Center today. I had been invited to present two workshops to members of the Lifeline Zululand community and my fellow authors and attend a book launch and the Beacon of Hope Mission Awards Gala. I had prepared materials, stories, learned a […]

I often talk about the importance of appreciating and using your authentic voice—in the talks I give, the podcast I co-host with Jerome Deroy, and in coaching sessions. We tend to think of “authenticity” as something gentle and natural, like simply aligning with our true selves. But here’s the truth: using your authentic voice requires […]

We’re heading into peak “So, what do you do?” and “How are you doing?” season with family gatherings, holiday parties, end-of-year events, and alumni mixers. Here’s how to handle it with strategy, story, and humor. 1⃣ Lead with Your Story, Not Your Job Instead of opening with “I’ve been laid off” or your title, share […]