Every so often I come across someone who simply lights up a room. No, I’m not referring to celebrities (and I do know a few!). I’m talking about everyday people who are going about their business with a special air about them – a warmth, kindness and authenticity that...
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The Benefits of Healthy Boundaries
Years ago, I worked with a freelancer who set the most perfect ground rules at the beginning of our relationship: Don’t call - instead, email me, I prefer email. If you email after this time, I won’t respond until that time. And we won’t discuss work on the weekends -...
Are You Addicted to Your Cell Phone?
Once upon a time we lived in a world where people would walk down the street and admire the trees, check out the passing cars and say hello to the occasional stranger walking by. We noticed things as we strolled along. Then came the cell phone and everything changed....
Toothbrush Love – The Daily Ritual That Changes Everything
A friend of mine named Lisa Greenfield once gave me amazing advice. She said that all human beings long to feel recognized and acknowledged - for when we’ve done a good job, but typically we walk around without receiving the acknowledgment and recognition that we...
How to Deal with Tough People (and become less Judgmental!)
Wow, the world seems like a polarized place these days, no? The media just loves to convince us that we are more different than we are alike. While that may make for good ratings, it also happens to make most of us miserable. Sure, you're not going to like everyone...
Meet Anulika: Your Minute Clinic Superstar
Now, as you likely know, I adore people. When I meet someone who naturally exudes warmth, kindness and positivity, I simply have to share. Today you have the pleasure of meeting Anulika, an amazing nurse at the Minute Clinic, a drop-in healthcare facility inside CVS...
TEDxBGU: Daphna Slonim, MD on Subconscious Sabotage
We've all been there.... Wanting something so desperately, working tirelessly towards it and then being mystified when it doesn't happen. It could be the ideal relationship, the target weight, the perfect job offer or anything you had set your heart on and...
The Today Show: Small Talk Strategies at Cocktail Parties
A few weeks ago a producer from The Today Show reached out (on Facebook!) to see if I might be interested in appearing as a guest to share my insights about small talk. Yes, I replied! Then six days later I found myself on live television, in what felt like the...
The Secret to Using Cue Cards on Camera
I’m a trained actress, and I feel pretty comfortable talking on camera - but people often ask me if I use cue cards or scripts. Is it necessary, to make quality video content, to have your words mapped out perfectly? Well, no - and following a script can hinder...
How to Create Your “Signature Story”
About five years ago, I had a crazy thing happen to me on the set of the TV show Bones. I'd been an actress for years and yet I had this deep longing for more - more meaning, more impact, and more choices for my professional life than waiting for a director to shout,...
Meet Alexa Fischer
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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Ace Your Zoom Interview
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