Leading When You’re Not Sure What to Say

Leading When You’re Not Sure What to Say

There’s a leadership myth I wish we’d let go of for good: The idea that if you don’t have the perfect thing to say, it’s better to say nothing at all. The silence that follows uncertainty is often more damaging than the uncertainty itself. When we don’t know what to...
The Work No One Sees But Everyone Feels

The Work No One Sees But Everyone Feels

I’m not in the spotlight, on the keynote slide, tagged in the CEO’s post, or introduced at the town hall. But I’m there. I’m behind the scenes, reading the room before the message goes out. Asking, “Will this make sense to the people who need to hear...
The Meeting That Changed Everything

The Meeting That Changed Everything

Why Leadership Communication Isn’t Optional  I still remember the meeting. It wasn’t because it was especially long, heated, or dramatic, but because of what didn’t happen. It was a Wednesday. The kind of day where the coffee’s gone cold...
Let Me Read That for You

Let Me Read That for You

Sometimes, the hardest part is hitting send. When someone reaches out to me, most of the time, it’s not about strategy decks or vision statements. It’s not about the perfect phrase or the most polished message. It’s more like: “Can you take a look at this?”“Does this...
Clarity You Can Build: The Empower Yourself Comms Starter Kit

Clarity You Can Build: The Empower Yourself Comms Starter Kit

Communication doesn’t have to be complicated. At Engage + Empower, we believe that everyone, from comms pros to people leaders, can build clarity into their day-to-day work. That’s why we created the Empower Yourself: Communications Starter Kit, a practical guide...