PinnedD G McCulloughIntroduce ourselves in less ho-hum ways. Reporting tools to the rescueProfessionals all over wonder how to introduce themselves, especially to new bosses, teams, or a recruiter — even to new friends. But how? Oct 29, 2022Oct 29, 2022
D G McCulloughYour Panel Moderator Survival GuideHow to stay calm, centered, and feel worthy as you moderate your first panel. A survival guide for brave but humble communicators.Aug 27Aug 27
D G McCulloughHow to run better meetings? Actively listen vs. pour inMeetings can drain most of us. New leaders tasked with connecting and growing their teams endure endless 1:1’s with their team and peer…Aug 19Aug 19
D G McCulloughA short story about my New Zealand grandmother rescued an otherwise abysmal public speaking addressSolid storytelling can rescue our delivery and message — even root us to our audience — provided it has legs. Make it meaningful.Jul 10Jul 10
D G McCulloughWhy I’ve Returned to Daily Journaling (and hope to never let it go again)I’m recently back to journaling most days after a good nine-month hiatus. I’ve missed it so much.Jul 3Jul 3
D G McCulloughMy Editing ProcessTrimming our words down to its core message not only helps our reader(s), we find our inner truth. Apr 191Apr 191
D G McCulloughWhy Matthew McConaughey’s 2014 Oscar Acceptance Speech PrevailsTen years later, Matthew McConaughey’s Dallas Buyers Club’s best actor acceptance speech still wins our vote for brevity and poignancy.Mar 261Mar 261
D G McCulloughHow to Make the Important Words Fit.Recruiters want to skim our resume within a minute. Help them by pruning back the superfluous while ensuring the important stuff fits.Feb 23Feb 23
D G McCulloughThe Lost SunglassesLosing my first Tom Ford sunglasses in New Zealand’s Pacific Ocean in January reminded me of our complex relationship with possessions. Feb 17Feb 17