One of the FBI's core active listening techniques involves "emotion labeling"—identifying and articulating the underlying ...

Small steps turn into small wins. Eventually, those small wins compound into confidence and courage. “Communication is responsible for 90 percent of my success,” said Barbara Corcoran, one of the ...

When my younger sister called in November 2022 to say she was getting married, I was slow to connect the dots. “YAAAAY!” I screeched into the phone. Meg had been my maid of honor a couple of years ...

Glassophobia. It’s not the fear of glass; it’s the fear of public speaking. Who would have thought! According to Osmosis, glassophobia is an “anxiety disorder characterized by a persistent and ...

Kathy Shanley, the Founder of Statice, served 30 years in the C-suite. She helps leaders and businesses level up their leadership skills. I once read that more than 40% of the population has public ...

Glossophobia, the fear of public speaking, is one of the most prevalent phobias, touching more than 75% of people. According to recent data, public speaking beats out the fear of death, spiders, or ...

Smith’s “brain bully” method helps business owners silence self-doubt and speak with clarity. From interviews to responding to customer reviews, Smith teaches that presence, energy and preparation are ...

Like most people, I was terrified of public speaking. All those eyes on me, giving me their full attention, judging, and waiting for me to humiliate myself. The opportunity for disaster was too great ...

How can one develop as a leader? In my opinion, the key is your personal growth, which continues throughout life. There are multiple skills that prepare you to assume leadership roles at work or in ...