by Linda Reed Friedman | Oct 31, 2025 | Business, Leadership, Relationships, Reputation
“Do the thing you fear and the death of fear is certain.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson From Fearful to Fearless: The Designer’s Speaking Journey Every designer who’s ever faced an audience knows that speaking in public can feel like stepping onto a new stage...
by Linda Reed Friedman | Oct 30, 2025 | Business, Career, Leadership, Relationships, Reputation
True leaders don’t just give instructions—they paint visions that others want to follow. Every leader speaks but not every leader inspires. The language of leadership isn’t about commanding attention; it’s about connecting hearts and minds to a...
by Linda Reed Friedman | Oct 27, 2025 | Business, Career, Creativity, Events, Leadership, Relationships, Reputation
“Your brand is what other people say about you when you’re not in the room.” – Jeff Bezos You don’t need a podium or a PowerPoint to make an impression. Every casual conversation—whether it’s with a client, vendor, or colleague—is an opportunity...
by Linda Reed Friedman | Oct 24, 2025 | Business, Events, Leadership, Relationships, Reputation
We’ve all heard that communication is mostly nonverbal but few tools are more powerful, or more underused, than genuine eye contact. Whether you’re presenting a design pitch, introducing your team, or chatting with a new client, your eyes...
by Linda Reed Friedman | Oct 22, 2025 | Business, Career, Events, Leadership, Relationships, Reputation
You can make a dazzling first impression, but the real magic of networking happens in the days that follow. Whether you met someone at a design event, a trade show, or your local Rotary breakfast, connections grow when you take the time to...
by Linda Reed Friedman | Oct 21, 2025 | Business, Events, Leadership, Reputation
Trade shows can be exhilarating and exhausting. Between constant conversation, long hours, and noisy venues, it’s easy to leave with new leads and a scratchy throat. Your voice is one of your most powerful tools, so treat it like the valuable...
