Jun 10 — As a former entertainment industry executive, I used to attend management retreats at ritzy resorts in Laguna Beach or Palm Springs. The chairman would bring his team from research and development, legal, finance and marketing who would gather to discuss company issues, ending each session with a rousing chorus of…
Jun 10 — Although my birth certificate clearly states “Born – Hobart, Tasmania, Australia 1950”, I only truly arrived in Australia 16 years ago! I was sitting on the stage in Sydney, ready to deliver my precious address as a new Australia Day Ambassador with the Australia Day Council. My speech would be…
Jun 10 — e-Mentoring and Social Networking Sites Provide Missing “Links” in Professional Development In many ways, using a social networking site like Facebook for business makes a lot of sense. But like any type of communication, it requires forethought and sensitivity to both verbal and non-verbal cues. Think about it – ...
May 26 — I’ve always loved Orinthia’s speech in George Bernard Shaw’s The Apple Cart. But, having seen it a number of times, I’ve noticed that it’s actually better when Orinthia is played by an actress who is not conventionally beautiful because Orinthia’s confidence in herself comes from a deeper place than her…
May 26 — Everyday women are assaulted with articles, advertisements, and media hype that target their self image. No part of their anatomy is left out. As a result the majority of women, including the very young, have negative feelings about themselves. Research in women’s studies have shown that girls as young as…
