by Linda Reed Friedman | Oct 10, 2025 | Business, Career, Creativity, Events, Leadership, Relationships, Reputation
When someone tosses a tough question your way, your brain might go blank before your mouth opens. That’s normal—but it’s not permanent. The trick is to pause with purpose, not panic. The repeat-pause-answer method lets you buy time...
by Linda Reed Friedman | Oct 9, 2025 | Business, Career, Creativity, Events, Leadership, Relationships, Reputation
Social Savvy When the lights dim and the music hums, galas and banquets become more than just pretty evenings they’re stages for possibility. Whether you’re seated beside a potential client, vendor, or future collaborator, how you handle the small...
by Linda Reed Friedman | Oct 8, 2025 | Business, Career, Creativity, Events, Helpful People, Leadership, Relationships, Reputation
Sweaty Palms Networking doesn’t have to make you break into a sweat. Start with a simple elevator pitch that highlights who you are and what you bring to the table then practice it until it feels natural. Once you’re in the room, remember: great conversations are...
by Linda Reed Friedman | Oct 7, 2025 | Business, Career, Creativity, Events, Leadership, Relationships, Reputation
A few months ago, I watched a young designer at a networking event nervously circle the coffee station. She rehearsed “So, what do you do?” at least four times before finally approaching a woman from a major firm. Five minutes later, they were laughing...
by Linda Reed Friedman | Oct 6, 2025 | Business, Career, Creativity, Events, Leadership, Relationships, Reputation
“The Conversation That Changed Everything” It started in line for coffee.Not at a conference, not at a networking event — just the usual morning scramble at the corner café. Mara, a junior designer still finding her voice in the firm, noticed the man ahead of...
