• What’s been giving you energy lately? Any new programs, collaborations, or teaching moments that reminded you exactly why you do this work?

• You recently went scuba diving in St. Lucia—what was that experience like, and did being underwater spark any reflections on what it really takes to communicate effectively?

• Can you share a story about a client who needed support navigating a difficult person at work? What guidance did you give them, and what changed as a result?

• Outside of work, what’s been teaching you the most lately?

• When does over-preparing for a conversation actually make you less effective?

• Can you share a time when the way you showed up in a room—and your communication skills—helped create a connection that led to a meaningful new opportunity?

• What’s the difference between a leader who is persuasive and one who is simply performative?

• What are some practical tips for leading more engaging meetings where people actually pay attention? And have you seen this help a client build trust with their team?

• You recently interviewed Michèle Boudria on What 40 Years at McDonald’s Taught One CEO About Communication and Leadership — what was your biggest takeaway from that conversation?

News & Updates

1. • What book(s) or article(s) did you read this past month that stayed with you? What takeaways do you have?

   • What event(s), talks or experiences did you attend this past month that stayed with you? What takeaways do you have?

   • What podcast(s) did you listen to this past month that stayed with you?