The Art of Finishing Two heavy boxes arrived in this afternoon’s mail. My husband carried them inside. I screamed and ran over to them with scissors. These boxes held my version of art. They contained my author’s copies of my latest book, Speak From Within. Two of my books have been fiction. The first two…
Start Writing Books – The Sequel Here’s the sequel of how to finish your first draft. In last week’s podcast episode, I explored how to start writing your book. I also introduced the workbook that will help you get started writing. (If you complete the workbook, in the end, you’ll have a great outline for…
Beating Back The Doubt Devil Available September 1, 2018. Every writer I’ve ever met has that thought. At least once during the writing process, we all run the “What am I thinking?? I’m not a writer!” doubt gauntlet. I’d wager anyone who has ever stretched for any goal has carried that burden. I’m no different. While…
Learn to Accept Compliments Ever feel that way when someone compliments you? Do you feel like a fake? Do you feel like it doesn’t apply to you? You’re not alone. Many of us wander around feeling like we can’t take a compliment. Sure, we’ll say a “you’re so sweet,” but we don’t take the sentiment…
The Communicator’s Secret Weapon! I know. I’m calling it a secret weapon. And I believe that if you want to be an incredible speaker, communicator, or negotiator, you need to know how to wield it. This week’s Tell Your Story Better podcast episode delves into this arrow in our quiver. I give you examples, ideas,…
Simple Words Inspire Profound Changes I dedicate this episode to the people who teach us with the use of simple words. They can be our actual teachers or they can be friends or even passersby. We can learn from their off-the-cuff remarks. They can transform our ideas and broaden our horizons. We have to know…
To speak successfully, first you must listen. In today’s episode, I explore the three main strategies of listening to your audience when you are the one doing the speaking. Whether you have an interview, meeting, or a public speech in front of thousands, your listening and perception skills are crucial to your success. Listen to…
If you change the tape playing in your head, you can revolutionize your life. In today’s episode, I explore how a few small tweaks can revolutionize our mindset and our relationships with others and more importantly, ourselves. Listen for techniques and ideas on how to thrive in your habitual communication methods. Share this with a…
Head Games Keep Them From Getting In. That’s Your Space. No matter how hard you try, sometimes, other people, and what they’re doing to succeed, gets in your head. And what’s worse, it messes with your ability to achieve your goals. This episode gives strategies on how to keep them from getting in your head and…
Flexibility – its importance in customer service and in life Episode20180601 In today’s Self-Made Creative podcast episode, I explore flexibility and reading that freaking manual. I touch on subjects such as a Rocketbook Notebooks, martial arts, and how they impact creativity and Customer Relations. If you know someone who would benefit from learning from my…