by Linda Reed Friedman | Oct 16, 2025 | Business, Career, Creativity, Leadership, Relationships, Reputation
“When dealing with people, remember you are not dealing with creatures of logic, but creatures of emotion.” – Dale Carnegie In design and in business, conflict is inevitable. Whether it’s a client who changes direction mid-project or a team member who...
by Linda Reed Friedman | Oct 14, 2025 | Business, Creativity, Reputation
“Design is intelligence made visible.” – Alina Wheeler Designers know that great spaces aren’t accidents; they’re carefully planned for flow, balance, and purpose. The same rule applies to speeches: when your structure works, your message shines. ...
by Linda Reed Friedman | Oct 13, 2025 | Business, Career, Creativity, Reputation, Wealth
A design pitch for a builder should never sound like one for a homeowner. Every presentation lives or dies by how well it connects with its audience. A homeowner wants to feel the space the comfort, beauty, and emotion behind your design. A builder wants...
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...
