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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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.
The Power of Micro Actions
Image by Ai The Power of Micro Actions Big goals can feel overwhelming, but lasting success is built one small step at a time. Micro actions—tiny, intentional steps—have the power to create massive momentum. Whether it's sending one email, making a...
Habits and rituals
You don’t need a title to lead – you need alignment
How to Lead in a Failing World (Without Losing Yourself)
What’s one value you won’t compromise, no matter what’s happening around you?
Posture improvement – What Happened?
When you walked in the room with good posture how did you feel? What was the response of people you met?
Like my Mom said “Stand up Straight”
Bearing More Than Just Good Posture Years ago, I attended a leadership conference where the keynote speaker walked onto the stage with an effortless presence. She didn’t say a word at first—she simply stood tall, shoulders back, and surveyed the audience...
Rotary – Vision 2025
Envisioning Possibilities Creativity Creativity involves generating new ideas, solutions, or original and valuable approaches. Ways to Enhance Creativity Engage in diverse experiences, such as traveling, learning new skills, or meeting new people. Visit...
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.