Confidence Project

12/19/2020

“Use “The NEW Hello” as your go-to pocket guide to rebuild or bolster your confidence to navigate unlock and master our New World of Work.” - Kieran Ronan, GM NIKE, Inc.

As the world closed down in the spring and the hush of the “Great Pause” settled over us, I faced my own crisis of confidence. For years, “write a book” was on my bucket list. ✔️It’s my pleasure to introduce “The NEW Hello”.

More than ever, we need connection, collaboration, and civility.

This book is packed with skills wrapped in stories, that are memorable, actionable and easily shared.

Thank you to everyone who’s supported this creation and The Confidence Project. You can buy “The NEW Hello” on - link in bio

12/17/2020

GREAT NEWS! My book, The New Hello is published and available on Amazon. Click below for a first look inside!

The New Hello is a pocket guide to help you prepare and navigate interactions so you can show up and respond with confidence. It holds skills, pro tips, stories, wisdom, and hope for anybody who wants to learn how to live and work in our NEW world, on Zoom or in-person, with confidence.

08/19/2020

Offering a heartfelt apology shows authentic leadership because it models what it means to be human...

06/02/2020

The handshake is history, at least for a while. Masks are “in,” reluctantly. And, you may have a new office, maybe the kitchen table, or the laundry room, whichever has the best Wi-Fi signal! So, in this alternate reality, how do you teach people how to treat you?

05/13/2020

As a leader, how often have you tried to give feedback and have been met with defensiveness or got tongue tied, not wanting to hurt someone's feelings.

Feedback needs a makeover and we can teach you the skills to help. Watch this.

05/08/2020

Thank you to Lauren McGoodwin, Founder and CEO of Career Contessa for inviting me to share actionable ways to overcome "Zoom Fatigue." Take a listen.

‎Show The Femails, Ep Suffering Zoom Fatigue? How to Fix That - May 7, 2020

05/03/2020

Thank you to Mark Leblanc for hosting the 151st Achiever's Circle. It's a weekend retreat that he calls "the anti-bootcamp experience." Mark pivoted big-time, offering this business development retreat virtually. It's been great.

There are 10 of us from all over the country soaking up Mark's philosophy and his 9 best practices for true business growth. So far, my big take aways: there's never been a better time to start something new (program, product, presentation or service), track your numbers for faster success and the value of a short, strategic phone call. All this, while "keeping our fun meter on max!"

05/01/2020

These days, people are saying they’re “Zoom weary." No offense to Zoom. It’s just that Zoom’s become the generic name for video calls like Kleenex to tissue and Saran Wrap to plastic wrap.

Whatever platform you use, being “always on” can be draining. And it turns out, there’s science behind it and some remedies, too.

04/01/2020

We've created a complimentary 4-part video series around how to be a confident leader on video calls like Zoom, WebX and Google Hangouts Meet.

You'll learn skills around technology, how to be the conference call host, how to show respect for the team and the client, how to be camera ready, and how to be camera savvy.

To get your free 4-part series, please sign up here: https://www.confidenceproject.com/confidence-on-video-conference-call

02/10/2020

Bon mots from the Oscars.

02/07/2020

Prepare your speech!

02/06/2020

What a pleasure to bring The Confidence Project to Diamond dinner! Thank you to Cindy Tortorici for connecting me with these dynamic women.

01/30/2020

Humility and confidence can live together

01/30/2020

On Monday February 3, I am delighted to bring The Confidence Project to Diamond Members of The Link for Women. I'll be presenting: Elevate Your Professional Presence; Skills for Smart Leaders to Drive Influence.

The Link For Women was founded in March 2004. “The Link” has become a go-to resource for women to create their vision and cultivate an influential voice in order to leverage their community to reach their goals.

Click here to learn more about this event --> https://thelinkllc.com/event/16229

Our Early Supper Salons provide Diamond Members the opportunity to get to know other members in an intimate and compelling environment, introducing a thought leader to the group to stimulate conversation.

01/29/2020

Confidence comes when you take action.

01/17/2020

Take the pressure off the new year.

01/13/2020

Be on time. Be free.

01/09/2020

“Go for it on fourth down.”

12/23/2019

I love what I do! I had so much fun preparing a 1 minute Promo Video with Alice Tang for our Million Dollar Round Table presentation next year. Here is why...

12/12/2019

Gratitude = Confidence

11/21/2019

The new Confidence Project website has launched! Thank you to all who helped make this happen. Check it out: https://www.confidenceproject.com

07/17/2019

You can't change anyone else, but you can change how they treat you.

Confidence Coach Tracy Hooper shares her tips on how to teach people how to treat you and why it's important! For more on Tracy and her Confidence Project, CLICK HERE.

05/07/2019

If you’re a CEO, executive leader, or business owner, you know first-hand the impact of anxiety in your workplace.

We help you and your teams practice skills to lower anxiety, so you can innovate, communicate, and connect, to create a Confident Company Culture.

05/07/2019

Nike amazes me again! What a phenomenal day of training with the Global Equipment Team.

One person said that the skill they found most helpful was Amplification because it demonstrates that your contributions are valued, that you can elevate your colleagues, and people practice listening.

Thank you ! @ Nike World Headquarters

05/01/2019

The art of conversation.

Does the idea of inviting someone into a conversation or stepping into one that’s already happening make you feel anxious?

The Confidence Project teaches universal, practical skills to help you and your colleagues feel more confident in the boardroom, at a networking event or in an elevator.

04/26/2019

I grew up in a big family with 6 kids and our parents believed that if we could present ourselves well, and speak up and listen, and treat people with civility, that we could navigate a lot of life through confidence.

Thank you to who invited me to talk business, confidence, and childhood memories. Take a listen to this for a taste of The Confidence Project and how I learned confidence skills.

https://twelveminuteconvos.com/tracy-bagli-hooper/

04/25/2019

The art of listening & understanding. According to Career Contessa, “Developing your soft skills is crucial to both getting a job and advancing your career. Employers actively seek candidates with both hard skills and soft skills, usually weighing them equally.”

Soft skills can also be considered success skills. A great read for your Thursday afternoon: https://www.careercontessa.com/advice/soft-skills-problem-solving/

04/23/2019

I’m delighted to bring The Confidence Project to the Rose City Women’s Summit on May 10th. The Keynote speaker is journalist, activist & entrepreneur, Noor Tagouri, who is changing the face of journalism and media.

I will be providing two break-out sessions - one in the morning, one in the afternoon on one skill that will confidently change the way you see the world and the world sees you. Tickets are on sale now. Gather your friends and colleagues and see you there!
Rose City Women's Summit by the Junior League of Portland

Tickets: https://rosesummit.org/

04/22/2019

The earth is a precious resource. So are relationships. This Earth Day, take time to tend to the earth, as well as the trusted people in your circles. Both are renewable resources.

04/18/2019

Many thanks for the insights from these leaders in Talent Acquisition and Leadership & Development, shared on a panel at the PHRMA lunch in Portland.

Steve Brown; Mentor Graphics; Nancy Maichel, First Tech Federal Credit Union: John Whitted and Dana Pratt New Seasons Market