Envisioning Possibilities
Relationships with Friends
Building and nurturing friendships is like tending to a garden – it takes some care and a lot of heart. Start by planting the seeds of connection through shared interests and inside jokes. Water them with laughter and good times, and watch your bond grow stronger. Cultivate trust by being there when they need a listening ear or a partner in crime. Sprinkle in some spontaneity with surprise hangouts or adventures. Don’t forget to weed out misunderstandings with open communication and understanding. And just like a garden, friendships need regular attention; so, make time to catch up, reminisce, or simply chill together. With a little sunshine of positivity and a sprinkle of kindness, you’ll have a flourishing garden of friendship in no time.
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From Fearful to Fearless:
Every confident speaker once shook in their shoes.
How to Answer “Tricky” Questions
When you stay calm, clarify with repetition, and bridge back to your core ideas, you guide the dialogue rather than chase it. The result? You come across as thoughtful, credible, and persuasive exactly the qualities clients and colleagues remember.
How Humor Can Lighten the Room
A smile can make your design pitch twice as memorable. Humor, when done right, isn’t about being a comedian it’s about being human. A little laughter reminds everyone that design is supposed to bring joy, not stress. So the next time you walk into a presentation, bring your sense of humor along with your fabric swatches. You’ll leave behind not only a beautiful concept but also a positive impression.
Creating Connection: The overlooked power of eye contact
Eye contact is the designer’s secret to presence. It’s what transforms a presentation from mechanical to magnetic. Slides may show your ideas, but your eyes show your confidence and that’s what clients and audiences remember most.
Why Every Designer Should Practice Their Speech
In design, presentation is persuasion. When you practice speaking as much as sketching, you build trust, authority, and excitement around your ideas. A polished pitch can make the difference between a “maybe” and a “let’s do it.” Remember your voice is part of your professional toolkit. Use it well, and let it sell your vision as powerfully as your designs do.
NETWORKING …. WHAT HAPPENS AFTER
Networking is more about follow-up than first impressions.
Sound as Good as You Look
Trade shows can showcase your talent and brand but shouldn’t cost you your voice.
The Designer’s Elevator Pitch:
If you can’t explain your vision in a minute, you’ll lose the moment. In the world of design, opportunities often appear unexpectedly,a quick chat at a showroom, a brief meeting at a networking event, or a chance encounter with a potential...
I love how you compared friendships to a garden!
Linda, you have some great quotes and lyrical writing. Keep writing!
Thank you.
I love this post! Friendships are so important. And you’re right, they need to be watered in all of those ways.