“Intention” Doesn’t Mean “Agenda”
We’re inundated daily by tons of information and data, and it can feel like our most important job is to pass along our own content and information to others. I notice this frequently when I ask a client what their intention is for the meeting they are preparing to lead. I’ll say, “Think about the …
Best Case/Worst Case
When we’re anticipating something that’s going to happen, we tell ourselves a story about what we think may occur. I’m expecting it to be the most glorious day ever I’m sure I’m going to have a terrible time I’m afraid that when I give this presentation it will go horribly and I will be mortified …
Is Training the Answer?
We’ve designed programs and workshops for many different kinds of organizations, so we’ve worked with lot of folks in learning and development. I was intrigued by the premise of John Parsell and Rory Sacks’s new podcast, “Is Training the Answer?” as they explore that question with people inside and outside the training field. What do …
“It’s Easier Not To”
Last fall, I went to a play. This was the first time since March of 2020 (or maybe a little earlier) that I’d been to a live play in a theatre—very exciting! Before the lights dimmed and the actors took their places, the artistic director of the company gave a short curtain speech. As is …
Happy New Year!
At the end of 2019, Ignite CSP coaches Neela Munoz and Vivian Smith and I got together to record a new year’s video. As I look back on it now, it’s one of those poignant snapshots of the “time before.” Unbeknownst to us, Covid-19 was already well on its way to becoming a substantial part …
My Top Five (okay wait, six) Books of 2021
I have always been a big reader. Keeping a list of what I’ve read has always been a fun way to look back on the year. My reading tastes have shifted somewhat. Since 2020, I’ve found myself devouring mystery series, the more British the better, one after the next. But thanks to the two book …
Out of Office
This blog post will generate lots of responses. They will almost all be automated emails from subscribers that let me know the recipient is out of the office for some time over the holiday season. When I first entered the workforce, there was email, but there were few cellphones, no smartphones, and you didn’t assume …
Presents
Every year about this time, I realize I’m not really in the market for presents any more. I’m fortunate enough to be able to purchase all the stuff I need and lot of what I want, so I’m not turning to a wish list to fill out those items. What I long for more and …
Intention and Attention
I write a lot about intention in this space. I realized recently that another way to think about intention is attention. Where am I placing my attention? Is my attention on myself or on the audience? Am I concerned about my own experience or theirs? When my default intention is “to get this over with” or …
Angie Answers “Just One Question” on Nick Morgan’s Podcast
Nick Morgan is one of the giants in the public speaking coaching field, so I was beyond thrilled when he invited me to be on his podcast, “Just One Question.” We talk about Ignite CSP’s coaching approach, my book, and communicating clearly in the virtual world. Our six-minute video podcast is here!
