When your inner dialogue is filled with self-judgment when you try to talk with others, it drains your power. That habit keeps you stuck in your head, swimming in your thoughts and worries, mired in concerns and insecurities, and totally distracted. But wouldn’t you...
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How To Let Go Of Perfectionism + Get Out Of Your Own Way
I had a client once who was so accomplished that the idea of starting a video blog as a beginner to that aspect of business paralyzed her. She couldn’t imagine herself starting from zero, so she talked about her idea repeatedly, without taking any action. I...
3 Ways To Deal With Rude People
The person who just cut you off in line, the driver with road rage, the guy with the snarky tone - you’re ready to put them in their place. I know, people can be such jerks! But when triggered by rudeness, that’s your moment to put in place the 3 Ps that will give you...
5 Ways To Turn A Negative Conversation Around
“Can you belieeeeeve her?! That dress? With those hips?!”“Did I tell you what my idiot husband did this weekend? Ugh. He makes me crazy.”“I can’t have dessert. Have you seen these thighs lately?” Awful! Horrible! I’m sorry I even wrote up those examples and subjected...
Nonverbal Communication: How to Read Body Language
As a business and communication coach, I spent a lot of time helping people understand how to SPEAK, but I would be remiss not to mention the power of body language. When you understand this aspect of human behavior, you have another tool in your tool belt -...
Gossip – Why It’s Toxic for your Career
“Can you believe Sharon omg…” “I heard he cheated on her and now they’re getting a divorce…” “You’ll never believe what Bob told me the other day…” When we are gossiping, it’s just not “nice” - it’s not positive, inspiring, or good. It might be a little...
How to Love the Lens and Connect to Your Viewer
I teach people how to produce amazing videos using simple devices like their iPhone or iPad. That front-facing camera is awesome - but it’s also distracting for you when you’re filming yourself. Why? Because you just want to look at yourself, but that’s the wrong...
Making Great Videos Takes Practice, Not Perfection
You’ve probably heard the story of the guy walking down the street in NYC who asks a stranger “How do you get to Carnegie Hall?” - and a famous violinist yells out “practice!” When it comes to video content, practice is your key to hitting it out of the park every...
How to Talk to Someone You Don’t Like
If you have a business or want to expand your career, you know that talking to people is a vital skill. Even when someone I *can’t stand* wants to chat? YES, in fact - you need to be able to navigate communication with people you find difficult. And doing that well...
How to Enjoy Networking Events
Talking to people is crucial if you own a business - because you could have the best product in the world, but if no one knows about it, you’re not going to be making much happen. And networking at its core is sharing yourself with others. But so many people fear...
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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