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Leadership Is a Lifelong Practice
Leadership isn’t a finish line—it’s a lifelong practice. It’s not about titles or having all the answers. It’s about choosing to show up—again and again—with intention, with courage, and with heart.
This challenge? It was never about becoming someone else. It was about becoming more you. The version of you that speaks up, stands tall, and lights the way for others. The version that’s willing to be seen—not because you have it all figured out, but because you care enough to keep going.
You don’t need permission. You don’t need perfection. You just need to keep practicing.
Keep showing up. Keep leading.
Because the world doesn’t need a copy of someone else.
It needs the one and only you.
Take a moment today to reflect: Where have you grown more intentional? And where can you show up just a little more visibly tomorrow?
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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...
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I’ve enjoyed reading your posts this month. You’re reminder to live with intention and to celebrate who you are is so important. I look forward to following your blog in the future.
Your posts have been very thought provoking. I appreciate you.
Thank you for the additional “boost” to my own take on the April challenge. Your message rang loud and clear!!