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Here’s a lesson for business leaders from Days of Our Lives…

Naughty or Nice? How are we communicating in 2022?

From pop stars to business leaders, whose communication skills stand out this year?

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Will this system really change your life?

Is the secret to success a magical system?

Or a magical wife?

communication, inspiration, Leadership, Learning, pop culture, womenbeth CollierJune 24, 2022communication, lesssons, tips, hacks, productivity, To Do Lists, performance, advice, life coach, men, sexism, CEOs, twitter, roasting, Tobi, peak performance

Bradley Cooper Doesn't Deserve That

Bradley Cooper did a podcast interview - and some journalists have missed the real story.

One Word That Describes a Harry Styles Concert

Ever wonder what a Harry Styles concert is like?

I can sum it up in one word.

Rebel Wilson Doesn't Owe You Anything

A journalist is upset with Rebel Wilson.

He needs to get over it.

When Will It Be Enough?

After another school shooting, when will it be enough?

communication, inspiration, Leadership, USAbeth CollierMay 25, 2022USA, America, gun, gun violence, shooting, school shooting, Texas, Florida, Indiana, politicians, change, 2nd Amendment, firearms, gun safety, NRA, gun control, gun regulations, expat, leadership, Senators, Sandy Hook, Columbine

Three Tips to More Successful Networking

Are your networking skills feeling rusty?

Here are three tips to help.

communication, Curiosity, womenbeth CollierMay 10, 2022networking, awkward, conversations, small talk, in-person events, industry events, network, communication, business events, conferences

Stop Firing People This Way

Need to let your staff go?

Learn from Andrew Lloyd Webber’s mistakes.

communication, Leadershipbeth CollierMay 3, 2022redundancy, lay off, fire, job loss, let go, communication, theatre, West End, Cinderella, Andrew Lloyd Webber, social media, grapevine, gossip, media

Ten Things About Beth...

What does a communication consultant do?

Here are 10 things I can - and can’t - do.

communication, Writingbeth CollierApril 25, 2022communication, comms, clear communication, Communication, communication advisor, communication professional, communication director, what i do, writing

Three Skills that Saved 700 Lives on Titanic

These three skills saved 700 people on Titanic.

And they are just as valuable today.

What's the deal with Morning Pages?

Artists, entrepreneurs, and business leaders rave about it.

But what is ‘Morning Pages’ - and is it all it’s cracked up to be?

communication, Creativity, inspiration, Writingbeth CollierApril 6, 2022communication, writing, morning pages, Morning Pages, Julia Cameron, The Artist's Way, creativity, freewriting, journaling, mindfulness, mental health, self-care

Three Oscar Moments to Talk About that Aren’t The Slap

The 2022 Oscars are being talked about — but here are three moments that aren’t getting enough attention.

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.

Read My Pins

Former US Secretary of State Madeleine Albright had a creative way to communicate…

communication, Creativity, inspiration, Leadership, USA, women, Writingbeth CollierMarch 24, 2022communication, creativity, messages, politics, politicians, USA, women leaders, women, Madeleine Albright, secretary of state, pins, Russia

Melanie Lynskey is My New Hero

In less than a minute, actress Melanie Lynskey did something significant to help women - and working mothers - everywhere.

beth CollierMarch 22, 2022

Want to help women on International Women's Day?

Many companies claim they want to help women — but how many have identified the specific problem they need to solve?

communication, womenbeth CollierMarch 8, 2022communication, women, working women, sexism, international women's day

Nicole Can’t Win

Nicole Kidman’s recent cover of Vanity Fair received a lot of attention.

But what does the criticism say about how our expectations for women?

beth CollierFebruary 28, 2022

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