What’s a crescendo? In a symphony or an aria, it’s a swelling of music that tells listeners that THIS is the most important, the most lush, the most beautiful part of the piece. Composers do so many intricate and wonderful things to build to … [Read more...] about Your talk can be a symphony
Speak their language
As a great communicator you speak to your audiences in their language. You use their acronyms, you speak to their industry’s concerns, you know what “success” looks and feels like to them. Ask yourself: Based on what I know about the people I am … [Read more...] about Speak their language
I’m sorry!
Every one of us is coming out of a rough year and a half, but we’re all damaged in different ways and carrying different wounds. You’re leading a team into the new world of hybrid work. Your team is struggling. So, likely, are you. Because you’ve … [Read more...] about I’m sorry!
We used to do this all the time…
I’m packing for a girls' weekend in Park City and I feel as overwhelmed as if I were getting ready for a three-month expedition in the Sahara. It’s five days. One time zone away. What is my problem?? My problem is that I haven’t … [Read more...] about We used to do this all the time…
Remember that you’re in a body
When you spend 10 hours a day on video conferences, it’s easy to forget that you even have a body. Working at home may mean no commuting, but it can mean a lot less movement for our bodies. Ignoring your body will have an impact not … [Read more...] about Remember that you’re in a body
Can’t wait!
In the last 15 months, we’ve all had to negotiate a new relationship with hope. What is it safe to hope for? When is it realistic to hope? When will I get vaccinated? When can I plan a vacation that requires a passport? When will I see my colleagues … [Read more...] about Can’t wait!
Say it again, Sam
Have you ever noticed that when you’re super-stressed out you might not hear/absorb/remember something important that a colleague or customer said? In 2020 every human on earth got a pretty huge helping of extra stress to manage on a daily basis. … [Read more...] about Say it again, Sam
Easing back in ?
People are flying again - lots of people. The media is writing about healing from the trauma we suffered during the pandemic. The light at the end of the tunnel is getting brighter. At the same time, a quick Google search shows 759,000 results for … [Read more...] about Easing back in ?
Find things to celebrate
poseyblog is trying something new in 2020 - we’re keeping posts under 1300 characters. You can always get more depth and resources in poseycorp’s newsletter - subscribe here! When I worked at a big PR agency, we started on the client holiday card … [Read more...] about Find things to celebrate
Everyone wants to be seen
poseyblog is trying something new in 2020 - we’re keeping posts under 1300 characters. You can always get more depth and resources in poseycorp’s newsletter - subscribe here! In 2020, we’re all being called to find internal resources of … [Read more...] about Everyone wants to be seen
