Get Ignited: Karambu Ringera, PH.D.
This Mother’s Day, I’d like to recognize the ultimate mother, Karambu Ringera, Ph.D. Twenty years ago, Ringera founded the Amani Children’s Home in her hometown of Meru, Kenya. […]
Get Ignited: Theresa Carrington
For Theresa Carrington, there could be no higher compliment than the name given to her by an African tribal chief: “The One Who Turns Grass Into Gold.” For more than a decade, Carrington has helped transform grass into woven baskets while building a sustainable business model. In the process, she [...]
The Honest Truth: Critical Information
In our third edition of "The Honest Truth" in Town & Style magazine, we explore critical feedback. Emmy-award winning journalist Jill Farmer and I take on questions about harsh self-criticism and workplace critiques. We even mention one of my favorite tools created by Dr. Kathryn Cramer: scan, snap, savor. Thanks for reading and for [...]
Dazzle Audiences with Substance, Sizzle & Soul
Wanna up your sizzle factor? Speaking with substance, sizzle & soul is the key to making a successful presentation—according to Dr. Kathy Cramer. Most people focus on substance and forget all about sizzle & soul. Substance or content is a necessary but not sufficient element when it comes to your impact. In other [...]
An Avocado Moment
You might feel a little twinge when you see your two friends at work heading off to happy hour without you. You could feel a sting when someone criticizes your efforts and fails to acknowledge that you worked all weekend. But should you say anything?