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Back to SearchThe Sage Sayers: How Do We Seem Cool (and Confident) When We Lack the Answers?
Season 2 Episode 17
Fielding Q&As from prospective clients, CEOS, or investors induces fear and stomach pain in the most confident presenters. For those working to build…
3 years, 11 months ago
The Sage Sayers: Can We Learn Music (and Other Crafts) As Adults? How Do We Embrace Mistakes Along the Way?
Season 2 Episode 16
My guest this week is Canadian technologist and adult musician, Sam Chow, who taught himself jazz piano, at aged 33, for the joy—and to show himself:…
4 years ago
The Sage Sayers: Fuss Less. Act More. Managing Our Perfectionism.
Season 2 Episode 15
My inner circle knows that my dominant Saboteur — my leader of my inner critics, after the Judge — is the Stickler, who takes order, organization, an…
4 years ago
The Sage Sayers: Fix Your Attrition Problem. Write (and Speak) With a Kind Tone.
Season 2 Episode 14
Most of us want to sound warm but strident, clear on what we want and need, but open to feedback. And yet our writing can give off a cooler, sometime…
4 years, 1 month ago
The Sage Sayers: How Do We Improve Our Vocabulary and Way with Words?
Season 2 Episode 13
In this week's episode we respond to popular asks for help with building our vocabulary in ways where others notice--but from a love for learning vs.…
4 years, 1 month ago
The Sage Sayers: The Biggest Myths About Job Interviews (And How To Debunk Them)
Season 2 Episode 12
Around half of Americans, Brits, and Australians are on the hunt for new jobs. Figures are scant elsewhere; but if my coaching base stays reflective …
4 years, 2 months ago
The Sage Sayers: How Do We Get Going With Our Venture And Put Aside Our Fears?
Season 2 Episode 11
My guest this week is entrepreneur and coffee e-retailer Brad Peugh who (through the height of the Pandemic) launched his e-retailer selling (what I …
4 years, 2 months ago
The Sage Sayers: Help! Staying Calm When Leaders Hijack Our Presentation
Season 2 Episode 10
With the Great Return underway--and 50% of businesses demanding workers return to the office--politics are running amok. What's the bigger cry for he…
4 years, 2 months ago
The Sage Sayers: Finding the Gifts and Opportunities In Wisconsin, the U.S.'s 7th Coldest State
Season 2 Episode 9
Last month marked my fifth year living in the U.S. midwestern state of Wisconsin, one of America's most frigidly cold states. I’ve found surprising …
4 years, 3 months ago
The Sage Sayers: How Do I Ditch My Fear Of Public Speaking?
Season 2 Episode 8
As we transition back to the office, we bring with us our fears and discomfort with public speaking. Having overcome this fear myself, I've a few tip…
4 years, 3 months ago