Why Executives Can Benefit From the Power of the Pause

Why Executives Can Benefit From the Power of the Pause

When I begin an executive presentation skills engagement, I study videos of the leadership team speaking about their company. Recently, I watched a founder and CEO who had everything going for him. Brilliant. Charismatic. Leading a company with truly revolutionary...
Fashion Becomes Art…And a Lesson for Every Speaker

Fashion Becomes Art…And a Lesson for Every Speaker

In 2014, my friend Nancy Shina and I celebrated years of friendship—and shopping—with a vacation in Paris. One of the highlights was attending Schiaparelli and the Artists (Schiaparelli et les Artistes), during the reopening of the Maison Schiaparelli and renewed...
History, Humor, and Humanity: Lessons from King Charles III’s Address

History, Humor, and Humanity: Lessons from King Charles III’s Address

I was never prouder of being British than when I watched King Charles III’s powerful address to Congress. Yes, I love the Royals and have always been a fan of Charles, long before he was King. He was a man ahead of his time, caring deeply about climate, organic...