We made it to 2021. Do we get a reward? Extra gold coins for completing “level 2020“? Many are entering the new year not entirely unscathed. Each month of this past year ushered in new challenges that seemed to get progressively worse. Between a 100-year pandemic, major economic repercussions, nation-wide social unrest, devastating natural disasters, […]
I have recently seen and heard numerous people fail to flippantly respond to the following question when asked, “How are you doing?” Before 2020, that question was a throw-away phrase to break the ice when starting a conversation. Unfortunately, many of us neither expected to hear anything substantial, nor offer anything substantial when asking or […]
When you’re younger you don’t think you need to do it. When you’re older, you wish you could do it better. Stretching can be likened to the “soft skills” of the physical fitness world. It often doesn’t get the proper attention from individuals as say, strength building or cardiovascular fitness. However, the lack of it […]
Have you ever heard a mentor, teacher, or trusted loved one say those words to you? It sounds a bit jarring coming from someone you think would want only the best for you. However, when pondered further, the sentiment is an encouraging one. “I am not judged by the number of times I fail, but […]
On a fateful day nearly 20 years ago, Michael O’Brien, CEO of Peloton Executive Coaching, asked himself a chilling question: “Is this what it feels like to die?” Michael was a successful businessman and father who had spent years being the “Superman” to everyone in every aspect of his life. Business had brought him to […]
One hot day in August 2015, I walked into an elevator and something unexpected happened. I was in Houston, TX at the Texas Medical Center. When I entered one of the many elevators at the large medical complex, I was faced with a woman holding a bag containing a bulky load. Inside the bag, she […]
In 384 B.C., a man named Aristotle spoke of what it meant to be smart. He said, the beginning of all wisdom is knowing yourself. In 60 A.D., a Roman philosopher named Seneca continually asked himself three questions: first, what bad habit did I cure today? Second, what temptation did I resist? And third, in […]
I’m excited. Granted, it is an exciting time of year, especially here in New York City. Streets are packed with people hustling and bustling from corporate meetings, Broadway shows, dinner engagements, holiday sight-seeing and seasonal shopping throughout every part of Manhattan. New York City during the holidays is electric. People are out together. And while […]
Think about the things, relationships, accomplishments that have meant or mean the most to you. Did they come easy? Were they just given to you without work, sacrifice, or emotional investment? Chances are the things that you are most proud of and care most about have been difficult, challenging, or hard to achieve. Easy doesn’t […]
Moving mountains is typically seen as an impossible feat – which is why we talk of needing faith or a great belief from within in order to move the “proverbial mountains” of life. The same could be said for climbing and conquering those massive “mountains” that we encounter. It’s this faith and belief that propels […]
A couple of years ago, I published my first book, A Climb to the Top: Communication and Leadership Tactics to Take Your Career to New Heights. It was an awesome journey putting my experiences and thoughts to paper that would end up helping thousands of individuals become better communicators. Writing A Climb to the Top […]
Every mannerism you make communicates something. And you’re being judged for it. How you’re standing, how you’re dressed, your eye contact, etc. – you are being judged. In fact, my own research suggests that people make decisions about you in the first seven seconds they see you. A little overwhelming if you think about it […]
Every seventeen seconds, someone, somewhere in the world, is watching a TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design) Talk. If you have access to the Internet, it’s likely you’ve either heard of or watched one. In my first book, A Climb to the Top, I introduce the components of TED talks to help readers understand what makes those […]
As an author, speaker, and professor I’m frequently asked to be a guest on podcasts, panels and other events where individuals are looking to improve their leadership and communication abilities. Through the years I’ve compiled some of the more frequent questions that I am asked and thought I’d share my answers with you. I will […]
I’ve previously addressed the difference between a leader and a boss – take a peek at that article and then asked yourself, which one am I? Most of us want to be leaders who others admire, trust and want to follow; we ourselves want to work for leaders that we trust, admire and want to […]
Have you ever stopped to think about how the body has been created or formed? Two eyes, two ears, two arms, two legs – with most other significant parts of the body (e.g. nose, organs, etc.) placed in the middle. It helps the body to balance – imagine if our bodies were naturally lopsided or […]
On September 11th, 2001, I lost a lot of friends in the horrendous terrorist attack on the World Trade Center buildings in New York City. It was a tough time to conquer for those who knew individuals lost, the families affected, and a nation grieving the tragedy. It was this event and the result of […]
I’ve previously addressed the keys to achieving success and having a mindset of success. When it comes to becoming a successful communicator, there are three fundamental steps to consider. All too often, communication is something that people engage in all day, every day, but they don’t think to improve upon it. It’s interesting that for […]
The idea of effective leadership is bound to differ from one individual to another – each basing their description on personal experiences and expectations. However, I’d argue there are ten aspects to being a truly great leader. How do you think you do in each of these areas? Communication: This one area alone is such […]
What if you every time you interacted with clients you made an effort to truly observe them and how they responded to you? What if instead of focusing on what you are saying, feeling and thinking, you focused on them? The ability to do this is what sets successful leaders apart from everyone else. In […]
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