Envisioning Possibilities
Un Family
“The family we choose for ourselves is more important than the one we were born into; that people have to earn our respect and trust, not have it handed to them simply because of genetics.”
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.
Pivot with Purpose
Where in your work or life are you clinging to an outdated strategy? What might need a pivot?
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...
Very true. Thanks for the reminder.
This is true. But I am also lucky that the family I was born into is also pretty awesome.
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Tim Brannan, The Other Side blog
2024 A to Z of Dungeons & Dragons, Celebrating 50 Years of D&D
That is true. People who have both types of families can count themselves lucky.