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When describing your communication skills, which adjective would you prefer: Average? Mediocre? Adequate? Or Awesome? It’s time for...

Does the Q&A portion of a presentation fill you with dread? It doesn’t have to. This tip series provides 5 tips for mastering the Q&A.

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Fresh snow transforms a winter landscape. It covers the mud and muck and blankets the world with a clean and pristine newness. It makes...

Over the past three years I have written blog posts listing lessons learned from hosting dozens of family members over the holidays. Last...

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Is anyone out there lacking motivation? I for one have noticed that the world seems to be in a major slump. The pandemic has zapped us...

Have you ever felt like your journey as a nutrition professional meandered aimlessly rather than purposefully? Would you like to take...

What is the first step in building a skill, making a change, or achieving any type of self-improvement? Assessment - An honest and...