Have you ever been DETERMINED to make a change, or achieve a goal, only to find yourself running out of steam in just a few days? I know I have!! Are you curious to know why this happens? More importantly, do you want to learn how to KEEP IT FROM HAPPENING? Then join me on this conversation on the secret to motivating yourself!

How can we motivate others? How can we keep ourselves motivated? Motivation and how to achieve it is at the center of many of the conversations I have with clients and friends. But, what does motivating others truly look like? Can we, in fact, motivate and inspire others to aciton? Join me in a deep dive into the building blocks of lasting motivation.

Without TRUST there can be no true human connection. Lack of trust leaves us perpetually in the shallow waters of transactional relationships. There is no real depth or growth without trust ion ourselves and others. But, what IS trust? What are the essential elements that create trust? Can trust be created? Can it be rebuilt once lost? Let's explore these questions in this episode of Sincerely Speaking.

Being an amazing communicator, like most valuable things in life, doesn't happen automatically. Amazing communicators are not born; they work, intentionally, to hone and perfect the skills necessary to communicate in a way that is effective, productive, and positive. Truly outstanding communicators share certain habits and practices that ensure their communication is both delivered and received in the best way possible Today, I'd like to share the 7 Habits of Amazing Communicators!

Discover how powerful empathy can be in improving your connections, your confidence, and your ability to lead!

In this conversation Michael S. Sorensen, author of I Hear You: The Surprisingly Simple Skill Behind Extraordinary Relationships, shares with us the secret behind developing deep, meaningful relationships with everyone in our lives, including children, teens, spouses, and even estranged family members.

Is communication REALLY that important? While most people are aware of the overall importance of communication in our lives, very few are conscious of the costly effects poor communication can have in ourselves, our relationships, our businesses, and pretty much any other important aspect of our lives. Developing awareness of the deeply hidden costs of poor communication can help us begin to move towards more effective and productive interactions, and you can discover these hidden costs in this episode of Sincerely Speaking.

Transitions.... They are an integral, and inevitable, part of life. So, why is it that they produce such anxiety in us? Is there a more productive way to face and manage transitional periods? Can we use these times in our lives to propel us forward towards growth and success? Listen to hear how to effectively pivot through life's transitions on this episode of Sincerely Speaking.

Striving for excellence is GREAT! But, when does it go too far? What, exactly, is perfectionism? Is it productive, or even helpful, to be a perfectionist? What can we do about our perfectionism tendencies? Join me and Nicole Burgess, as we have an insightful conversation on perfectionism and how to overcome it! Nicole Burgess is a licensed psychotherapist and leadership coach to introverted, sensitive, purpose-driven professional women. She is also the host of Soulfilled Sisterhood podcast and founder of the Self-Care Summit: Improve Your Bottom Line and Your Personal Life. Over the last fifteen years, she has coached, guided and collaborated with over a 1,000 women. She helps them break free from perfectionism, demote their inner critic, embrace their fears through action, and grow professionally without sacrificing their personal life. As a result, they are more productive at work, have more meaningful relationships, and no longer sacrifice their well-being for others.

"I just LOST it!" We've all been in this position at one point or another. But, is there anything we can do to quickly and effectively bring ourselves back from that irrational, violent place? The short answer is YES! And we discuss exactly how in this episode of Sincerely Speaking!