Last week, I was in Denver, Colorado, to facilitate a three-day workshop. The themes were: Emotional Intelligence, Conflict Management, and Negotiation.   These are some of my favorite leadership and soft skill topics to facilitate. What is special about this session was that participants took the corresponding online...

This past Thursday, we had another awesome networking opportunity at Montgomery College, Takoma Park, MD. I was part of the panel that discussed the importance of networking for professionals and entrepreneurs. In the panel were: Gabe Hamda, President & CEO of ICATT; Selamawit Tefera, Owner of...

What distinguishes a motivational speaker from a facilitator? Both skill sets are essential for leaders in all industries, particularly those who need to engage with the public and communicate with stakeholders. Most speakers in the industry specialize in either keynote/motivational speaking or training/facilitation. However, as someone...