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Quite a few people have shared with me that they long for creativity to be their central, sustaining effort. My sense is that folks are...
Finding the right tone for your writing can sometimes feel tricky, especially in professional contexts, and especially if you regularly switch your writing for different...
We are inundated with mis- and dis-information, and this is why human-written, research-based thought leadership is crucial. Thought leadership from trusted experts helps us all...
Nobody likes watery soup. Or coffee. Or hot chocolate. And it’s probably safe to say that nobody likes a watery learning opportunity. Or art. Or...
A client once shared with me that when she thinks about writing something new she feels dread. (yes, DREAD!) As a seasoned professional, internationally renowned...
What’s the best way to think about your reader when you’re in the middle of your writing process? Should you think about your reader?...
I was chatting with a former student recently about giving a guest lecture. As a new grad student, he was in the throes of preparing...
Possibilities on The Other Side I get a lot of questions from folks considering leaving academia about what work will be like on The Other...
(but you have options!) Imagine trying to cook a full-course meal in one go—without prepping ingredients, measuring anything, or even turning on the stove first....
The idea of developing good habits is de rigueur these days. Personally, I am a “general” fan of personal habits. I like some good predictability...
You’ve been invited to give a guest lecture/workshop/presentation (yay!) but the prospect causes you to break into sweats (ack!). The good news is that people...
Some thoughts on decision-making, grit and knowing when to quit Quitting often gets a bad rap. We usually associate greatness with grit, stick-to-it-iveness, persistence. And...