Imagine if there was absolutely no hesitation upon meeting someone new. No tiny knots in your stomach, no nagging doubts in your head, no averting your eyes at the slightest glance of a stranger. How would that feel? What impact would it have on your life? Learning...
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The Serenity of Service: Eliminate Your Self-Consciousness Once and For All
Most of the clients I work with come to me with the same underlying issue... they are self-conscious about speaking. Now, we have all experienced some degree of discomfort when we are center stage and that's perfectly NORMAL. Everyone gets self-conscious once and...
Three Easy Ways to Tell If You Talk Too Much
Raise your coffee cup if this has happened to you: You meet a friend for dinner. You haven’t seen each other in ages and you cannot wait to tell her allllll about the new things in your life: Your new boss (talented but neurotic) Your kids (teething and...
How to Protect Yourself from Space Invaders
When I was recently approached by an over-zealous bellhop, I found myself retreating from his presence before I could even formulate a sentence in my mind. Don't get me wrong. He was friendly. Really, friendly. With his wide-eyed grin, bulging eyes and goofy welcome...
The Two Truths About Love
I always joked that my brother was the writer and I was the talker. While we lean in that direction, I am happy to report that both of us have learned from the other! His latest publication, "The Two Truths About Love: The Art & Wisdom of Extraordinary...
Inquiring Minds Want to Know
One of the most incredible aspects of running an online business is the ability to reach individuals all over the world. While I delight in newsletter sign-ups from Japan and England, it tends to be a rather one-sided conversation. You are quite used to hearing from...
Emma Finney: Love is a Lifeline (Video)
I love stories of inspiration and triumph. When I met Emma Finney (emmalinedesign.com) this past October I was stunned by her vision, her poise and her purpose. She was thirteen years old and well on her way to making a difference in the world. I couldn't help but ask...
How to Handle Hostile Emails (Video)
In today's world, we are literally bombarded with all different forms of communication. Now you can shoot someone a text, a quick email, SMS or Facebook message with a few simple clicks. With ease of speed, etiquette can sometimes be forgotten. Let me ask you, can you...
An Invisible Miracle
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...
Can We Be Honest?
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...
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.