Toastmasters Empowers Through Communication

August Contemplation: Effective Communication—writing and speakingMonthly Post #4 Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter. —Martin Luther King Jr. In the early 90s I lived in Dallas. It was here, in The Big D, that my boss highly recommended I join Toastmasters International, a public speaking organization that empowers through … Continue reading Toastmasters Empowers Through Communication

One Year Post-Relaunch Recap (career re-entry for women)

Winter Park Chamber of Commerce Relaunch Class 2 Graduates, April 30, 2019. *** Re·launch: a career re-entry program for professional women. I could give Relaunch a plug like a happy holiday letter, but this approach would not capture the full truth of this program. And it’s the full truth—that which includes the hard work and digging deep–that … Continue reading One Year Post-Relaunch Recap (career re-entry for women)

The Attitude Influence, Part 2

I love that LeAnn talks about non-negotiables in her book. I unfortunately figured out my non-negotiables after going through a divorce. I realized after my marriage ended, that I had recognized (during my engagement) qualities in our relationship that I didn’t like. But because there were so many others that I loved and appreciated, I chalked up … Continue reading The Attitude Influence, Part 2