Communicating Risk during the Coronavirus Outbreak
Caught up in the wave of concern over the spread of coronavirus, many companies are quickly issuing corporate policies regarding business travel, […]
Author: Emily Avila
Before you speak, WAIT
We have all been asked to present to a group — large or small, internal or external — in our professional lives. […]
Best Practices for Video Conferencing
The rapidly spreading coronavirus, or COVID-19, is creating havoc among business travelers, conference planners, workshop facilitators and trainers. Even travelers to countries […]
The CEO Roundtable and Quarterly Earnings Statements
The recently revised, released and re-tweeted mission statement by the Business Roundtable promises to prioritize stakeholders among (not above) shareholders. That is, […]
The Climate Crisis is a Health Emergency
A consortium of health organizations, including the American Heart Association, has released a a letter to U.S. political candidates that frames the […]
The Story Starts With You
When I first sit down with a new client to develop a presentation or corporate messaging, I rarely start with the usual […]
Write to your Truth: A Writing Salon
Join us May 18 & 19 in Lisbon for a very special writing salon. This two-day journey, hosted by Emily Avila and […]
Our Cups Runneth Over
Last year, my husband and I committed to a more ‘minimalist’ life, and undertook a massive purge of material possessions. We sold, […]
Who you callin’ “soft”?
When people talk about the “future of work” they often divide the important skills sets into two categories — hard skills and […]