by Linda Reed Friedman | Oct 20, 2025 | Events, Family, Health
2017 with lots of color and lots of hope This year 2025 on Saturday 10/18/25 Our flower colors were purple representing Jerry’s passing in 2019. He was a proud Rotarian. “We were proud to represent the New Paltz Rotary Club at the Alzheimer’s walk this past...
by Linda Reed Friedman | Oct 12, 2025 | Business, Career, Events, Leadership, Reputation
Fear is a signal – not a stop sign Even the most polished designer has felt that familiar flutter before stepping on stage or into a client presentation. Your palms sweat, your voice trembles, and your perfectly crafted ideas suddenly feel tangled....
by Linda Reed Friedman | Oct 12, 2025 | Business, Career, Creativity, Events, Leadership, Relationships, Reputation
Remember the Red Pencil? The must correct hint? In a world where your words represent your brand, grammar isn’t just about correctness, it’s about credibility. You can have the best ideas in the room, but if your sentences stumble, people stop...
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...
