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Crush Your Goals in 2022

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The secret sauce to build influence

August 29, 20241 min read

We all have heard of IQ, but no one talks about SQ.

It's the secret behind why some leaders just click at work.

They walk into a room, and bam!

They're
influencing,
connecting, and
making things happen
without even trying hard.

This superpower is called Social Intelligence.

The SPACE model reveals how it's a learnable skill:

(S)ituational Awareness - 🔎 It's a vibe checker. It alerts you when to step up and when to step back.

(P)resence - 👀 Ever tried talking to someone who’s half in their phone? Not great, right? So don't just show up, but truly be there.

(A)uthenticity - ✨ It’s not about airing your laundry but being genuine, so others feel free to do the same.

(C)larity - 💡 Ever played the telephone game? That’s what happens when messages aren’t clear. A clear message is a remembered message.

(E)mpathy - 💞 Treat your team like humans, not cogs in a machine. Be there in their tough times, and cheer them on their wins.

Developing this skill means you're no longer a face in the crowd.

But the bridge that brings it together. 💛

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Crush Your Goals in 2022

Yearly Planner

If you want to make things happen for your job and your career next year, and you want to set some goals to help you get there, you will want to download my free Crush Your Goals step-by-step workbook.

Supercharge Your Day

The *Secret* to Actually Getting Ahead in Your Workweek (without adding another huge thing to your to-do list)

Designed for driven women leaders, this 2-hour program packs a punch, teaching you how to manage your time more effectively and boost your career success. Supercharge Your Day is the ultimate framework for prioritizing your workday and increasing your confidence to take on larger roles—without guilt or burnout!

Teams That Trust

Advanced Communication for Complex Teams

Next Skills Camp:

November 6th & 20th

Saturday 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Pacific


The ability to work together interdependently is one of our least developed skills. Yet, it is the most vital in today’s landscape. The communication skill of connecting with others – and creating the emotional space for others to open up – requires deep trust. Without trust, leaders and teams struggle to achieve extraordinary results. In two 4-hour sessions, you will discover the underpinnings of trust and how to build trust at all levels.

Amplify Your Executive Presence

Develop your influence, be seen as a rising leader

Learn how to develop your leadership foundation, executive presence and leadership brand to gain influence in an authentic way that brings your personal strengths to the forefront. You will develop your gravitas and confidence to be seen as a leader while navigating the social influences that women must contend with in order to be successful in our current environment.