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With the economy still in a slump and the fiscal cliff looming (very dramatic, no?!), I would hope that our Congress would learn the art of collaboration. Confidence begins with balance. When you are too opinionated, too closed off or too rigid, you are blocking your...
You never know how you are going to react when life throws you a curve ball (or five). I was recently tuning into This American Life, when I heard the remarkable story of Tig Notaro (http://tignation.com), a comic, writer and radio contributor who performed a...
Everyone gets nervous before they go on stage. It's perfectly normal. That being said, those jitters can easily turn to fear and fear blocks your inner light. When you are prepared, focused and calm, you give yourself the ability to shine brightly and inspire your...
Each time I play a character on television, I subtly step into a different persona. Yes of course, that's what the craft of acting is all about! Everybody tells a story about themselves by the way they move their body, the manner in which they speak and the energy...
I had the sincere pleasure of meeting Cheryl Hunter (http://www.cherylhunter.com) for the first time last week. A few nights earlier, I watched the unbelievable story she shared at a TEDx conference in Santa Monica in May. Her honesty, clarity, compassion and grace...
There is an art to everything and boasting about your latest accomplishment is no exception. People simply love a good story and when you learn how to toot your own horn gracefully, authentically and with enthusiasm, you inspire everyone you meet. You already know...
Not too long ago I was sitting in the waiting room of a lab getting some blood work done when I noticed a simple sign on the wall. Naturally, I read it while the nurse typed my information into the system. Drawn in by it's message, I asked her if she had placed the...
In the last few weeks, you may have seen the video about Karen Klein, the 68 year-old grandmother who was viciously bullied by four teenagers as she worked as a school bus monitor in suburban New York. (If you're not familiar, you can read more here.) As tears flowed...
As a woman who was raised by a (somewhat bra-burning) feminist, I prided myself on the notion that I could have it all. It fueled me. It challenged me. It drove me to pursue my dreams. While I am grateful for the woman I have become as a result of my upbringing, I...
How many times have you been asked, "So, what do you do?"? How do you typically respond? Your "pitch" is the perfect opportunity to ignite someone's curiosity about who you are and what you do and yet most people shy away from this critical moment. The key to a great...
Wishbeads founder Alexa Fischer is an actress, teacher, author, and speaker whose work helps people go after their dreams, build their confidence, and break free from fear. It’s time to ignite your light.
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