Thought Prompts:

• A lot of meetings today feel transactional or disengaging. What are some ways leaders can make meetings more engaging and impactful? (You already answered this in our shared tracker)

• Networking can feel intimidating for a lot of people. Why is mindset so important in networking situations, and how does the energy you bring into a room shape the way people perceive you? (You already answered this in our shared tracker)

• For someone working remotely, what are some ways they can improve their internal communication and visibility so they are seen as a strong contributor and considered for leadership opportunities or promotions? (You already answered this in our shared tracker)

• What have you been focused on over the past month? Any conferences, speaking opportunities, or conversations that sparked a memorable takeaway or shifted your perspective in some way?

• What’s one standout moment you’ve experienced in the past month — whether with a client, at a speaking engagement, or on your podcast — that has really stayed with you, and why?

• Your mentor, Ellen, recently got married—how was the wedding? What's the biggest lesson you've learned from her?

• If someone has to regularly work with senior executives, what are your top five tips for navigating those conversations with confidence and credibility?

• You’ve taught from both the front of the room and experienced learning from the student side — what have in-person workshops and multimedia learning taught you about how people actually absorb information best?

• Tell me a story about a recent experience where you realized your energy, tone, or body language was shaping how others were responding to you?

• Can you think of a client who was stuck in ‘activity language’ instead of ‘impact language’? What changed for them?

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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?