Victory Tips

Communication in the Workplace: First Steps

Communication in the Workplace: First Steps

You’re getting ready for a meeting. Somehow, you always seem to freeze up, have a hard time talking, and don’t get your point across. As a woman who has been there, I’ve learned a lot of things about […]

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When It Comes to Communication…

When It Comes to Communication…

…Deborah Tannen Wrote the Book! If you have never read one of Deborah Tannen’s books, go to your library and get one, or download it from your library’s website. You might enjoy That’s Not What I Meant!: How Conversational […]

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April Victory Theme: Communication and Connection

April Victory Theme: Communication and Connection

Communication is a two-way street! You open your mouth and words comes out. Sometimes it’s to express how you feel while other times you have information or want to get a point across and sometimes it’s just idle […]

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Women in History: Nancy Pelosi

Women in History: Nancy Pelosi

I often say that motherhood is a temp job. When the kids grow up, you have to have a new beginning and write your next chapter. Former Speaker of the House (and the first woman to serve as […]

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The Secret to Influence

The Secret to Influence

We don’t try to push others in a particular direction; we try to pull them toward our ideas. Push takes muscle. Pull takes influence. Lois Frankel

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Victorious Woman! Shaping Life’s Challenges Into Personal Victories

This book has been described by some women as a cross between inspirational and self-help and by others as a “blueprint for life”. 10 Inspiring Stories of real women overcoming adversity First, there are the stories of women […]

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Women In History: Sandra Day O'Connor

Women In History: Sandra Day O'Connor

When Sandra Day O’Connor became the first woman on the Supreme Court, I barely noticed anything political. But that day I paid attention to the news! Though she served on the Supreme Court for twenty-five years, Justice O’Connor […]

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Celebrating Victorious Women

Celebrating Victorious Women

In honor of Women’s History Month, The Press Club PA focused its meeting on women, past and present, who had demonstrated victories I was honored to have The Victorious Woman Project acknowledged by President Barbara Zippi. During the […]

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Creating Influence: Tell your story & tell it well

Creating Influence: Tell your story & tell it well

Women are usually pretty good at telling stories, just not usually about themselves – at least not in ways that put them in the best light. STOP IT! In one of my favorite books, BRAG! The Art of […]

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Creating Influence: Strengthen Your Leadership Skills

Creating Influence: Strengthen Your Leadership Skills

Why do women embrace the “diva” label but shy away from leadership? Personally, I don’t get it. In The Urban Dictionary (www.urbandictionary.com), there are many definitions for the word “diva” and most of them echo this definition:  “a […]

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Kay Presto needs your vote!

Kay Presto needs your vote!

She’s the Queen of Empowered Seniors and a Victorious Woman Honoree Kay Presto (March 2009 – https://bit.ly/xrhQUe). Kay was the first woman reporter for NASCAR, back in the day when the fabulous Janet Guthrie was racing – and […]

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Creating Influence: Next, Speak Up!

Creating Influence: Next, Speak Up!

When I was the Education Manager for a corporate university, the company VP used to say “When people know you and like you, they find a way to do business with you.” There’s truth to that, but it […]

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