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Marjorie Alexander, Podcaster, Environmentalist (Encore Presentation)
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Marjorie Alexander (Enjoy this encore episode.) Marjorie Alexander is a podcaster, coach, and budding social entrepreneur. She was first thrust into storytelling during her master’s degree when a lack of high-quality environmental podcasts sparked the launch of A Sustainable Mind, where she interviewed environmental changemakers across the globe as her thesis project. Marjorie has…
Joey Williams, Grammy-Winning Guitarist of the Blind Boys of Alabama, Encore
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3 Tips for Shy People Who Want To Shine in Groups
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When last we met, we talked about eye contact and I said I would address what shy or reserved people can do to facilitate interactions with others. In groups, people who are more reserved sometimes have issues. And if you have anxiety about groups, it can be even more challenging. Here are my top three…