Beth Collier Blog — Beth Collier Communication, Creativity & Leadership Strategist

What Do Women Really Want?

As we come to the end of Women’s History Month, I have some thoughts on what women really want — and deserve.

Seven Communication Lessons from Legendary Coach Phil Jackson

Legendary basketball coach Phil Jackson knows a lot about leadership, teamwork, and developing talent.

His book, Eleven Rings, also offers up some valuable communication lessons…

communication, Leadership, Learning, pop culture, USA, Writingbeth CollierFebruary 22, 2022Phil Jackson, Communication, communication skills, communication tips, communication lessons, basketball, NBA, Chicago Bulls, LA Lakers, leadership, emotional intelligence

Janet Jackson Is Not 'The Woman Who Flashed Her Boob at the Super Bowl'

The infamous Super Bowl ‘wardrobe malfunction ‘ overshadows Janet Jackson’s talents and achievements.

But she is one of the most successful artists of all time - and that should be her legacy.

communication, Creativity, pop culture, women, USAbeth CollierFebruary 8, 2022communication, Janet Jackson, Super Bowl, Halftime show, Justin Timberlake, MTV, music, legacy, women, sexism, football

Taylor Swift Deserves a Better Apology

A musician is in the news for his remarks about Taylor Swift.

But his apology hits a sour note.

communication, pop culture, UK, USA, womenbeth CollierJanuary 25, 2022communication, taylor swift, music, apology, bad apology

What can Wordle teach us about business?

Have you been playing Wordle?

The hit word game offers an important lesson on business - and life.

communication, kindness, Leadership, Learning, pop culture, USAbeth CollierJanuary 19, 2022words, communication, leadership, Wordle, business, ethics

Will Djokovic Get to Play?

A week after entering Australia, the mysteries around Novak Djokovic and his Covid status continue.

Why is it so hard to confirm what happened - and what will happen next?

communication, Branding, Leadership, pop culturebeth CollierJanuary 12, 2022communication, leadership, tennis, Novak Djokovic, Australia, Australian Open

A Crucial Communication Reminder from Aaron Rodgers, Meghan Markle, and Jes Staley

A quarterback, a Duchess, and a business leader were all in the news last week.

And their stories have one thing in common...

Have You No Decency?

A woman died on a film set last week.

And you don’t have to like Alec Baldwin to respond to this tragedy with human decency.

communication, kindness, Leadership, pop culture, USAbeth CollierOctober 27, 2021communication, leadership, kindness, pop culture, alec baldwin, Rust, guns, gun safety, Halyna Hichins, Kim Basinger, Hilaria Baldwin, filmmaking

That's a Terrible Apology, Chris Cuomo

If you mistake, apologize.

But before you do, make sure you understand what you’ve done wrong.

communication, pop culture, women, Writingbeth CollierOctober 5, 2021communication, apology, chris cuomo, cnn, sexual harassment, Shelley Ross, ABC News, CNN, groping, sexual misconduct, bad apology, women, working women

Here’s My Takeaway from The 2021 Emmys

What did I notice during the 2021 Emmys? An electric opening number, a speech that would never end, and one other awesome thing…

This Is a Strange Ted Lasso Day...

If the universe is sending me a message, I’m not sure what it is.

But this was weird.

communication, kindness, Leadership, inspiration, pop culture, USA, Writingbeth CollierSeptember 19, 2021Ted Lasso, Roy Kent, Jason Sudekis, Brett Goldstein, Apple, Apple+, Apple TV, soccer, football, sports, celebrity, star sightings, Andy Garcia, funny, universe, message

Who is the Saul Goodman in your life?

When Better Call Saul actor Bob Odenkirk was trending on social media, I wondered why.

The answer reminded me how often we take people for granted - and miss opportunities to tell people what they truly mean to us.

communication, pop culture, Writing, appreication, thank you, kindnessbeth CollierSeptember 3, 2021Better Call Saul, Bob Odenkirk, heart attack, TV, Vince Gilligan, recognition, apprecation, thank you notes, thank you, Saul Goodman

What Whitney Houston’s Biggest Hit Teaches As About Public Speaking

In celebration of Whitney Houston’s birthday, here are three public speaking lessons we can learn from her greatest hit.

pop culture, communication, women, Writing, Public Speakingbeth CollierAugust 9, 2021communication tips, communication, public speaking, messages, music, fun, I Will Always Love You, speechwriting, Whitney Houston, pop culture

The Story Everyone Should Know About Venus Williams

Venus Williams is a championship athlete.

But she had another important victory that we all should celebrate.

communication, pop culture, Writingbeth CollierJuly 6, 2021communication, leadership, venus williams, tennis, wimbledon, sexism, equal pay, pay parity, women's tennis

A Crucial Communication Lesson from Supernatural

Last week a new kind of monster threatened the Dean and Sam Winchester - and the Supernatural Family.

The dreaded communication monster attacked - but Jensen Ackles and Jared Padalecki know how to defeat a monster or two.

Here’s what happened - and what we can learn from it...

communication, Writing, pop culturebeth CollierJune 30, 2021communication tips, communication, words matter, stakeholders, communication plan, hollywood, television, supernatural, supernatural family, jensen ackles, jared padalecki, the winchesters, pop culture, learning

Three Communication Lessons from Britney Spears

Britney Spears broke her silence at last - and told the world what it’s been like being under a conservatorship for the last 13 years.

And her statement offers three valuable communication lessons for us all.

Writing, communication, pop culturebeth CollierJune 29, 2021communication tips, britney spears, public speaking, authenticity, leadership