The Dragon Lady Drives Innovation, and Has More Influence – Really?

“Dragon Lady” leadership coach Liz Weber tells Green Connections host Joan Michelson in this fascinating conversation how she earned the name “The Dragon Lady” – and the pivotal breakthrough that came with it – that can help you achieve more faster. Liz and Joan reveal behaviors and strategies that can help leaders and change agents… Continue reading The Dragon Lady Drives Innovation, and Has More Influence – Really?

Grapes as Eyeballs? Influencing your Audience

Grapes as eyeballs? Coach, author and speaker, Laurie Guest explains to Green Connections host Joan Michelson how to use stories, images and humor in your conversations and presentations to engage and influence your audience. That can be a lunch meeting for two, an internal meeting of five, or a conference with hundreds. They also talk… Continue reading Grapes as Eyeballs? Influencing your Audience

Boosting Career & Team Success – with David Dye, Career & HR Coach

Do you want to grow your career? Feel stuck? What are the practical things you can do and say at work tomorrow to boost your performance and success? Listen to David Dye, former Fortune 500 executive, executive coach and author, tell Green Connections host Joan Michelson in this engaging, practical discussion about building your influence… Continue reading Boosting Career & Team Success – with David Dye, Career & HR Coach

Career Transitions via Sports Psychology + Brain Science + Marketing

Many folks joining the clean, green economy are coming from another industry or at least changing jobs as the industry evolves. So, how can we successfully navigate career transitions? In this straight-talking, engaging interview with Green Connections host Joan Michelson, renowned leadership coach Dani Ticktin Koplik of dtkResources shares the top three things to know… Continue reading Career Transitions via Sports Psychology + Brain Science + Marketing

Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks Explains How Climate Change Threatens National Security

As a “Historic, dangerous, prolonged and unprecedented” heat wave engulfs the western U.S, top military brass reminded us that climate change is a fundamental national security challenge. Here’s how, from Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks at the ARPA-E 2021 Energy Innovation Summit:Read More

Why Choosing Women As Leaders Reduces Risk

As we all deal with multiple 21st century risks – of covid variants, climate change, risks to fair voting, economic risks as the economy reopens, career risks, and the risks of more political violence – each of us defines and manages “risk” differently – especially men and women.Read More

Will Stronger ESG Standards Drive Corporate Action On Climate And Equity?

Environment, social and governance (ESG) investing is rapidly evolving and soaring – in popularity, performance and tools. But will it make a difference in corporate behavior? Investing is now about financial returns and the impact of the business on society, the planet and all its stakeholders.Read More

National Oceans Day And ‘The Plastic Pandemic.’ What Will You Do?

“The Plastic Pandemic” – Every year between 4.8 and 12.7 million tons of plastic pieces end up dumped into oceans across the globe and covid only exacerbated it. “One garbage truck of plastic is discarded into our oceans every minute.” As the G7 meets this week, will they commit to reduce plastic?Read More

Oprah, Stacey And Dr. Kizzy—3 Trailblazing Women Talk About ‘Belonging’ With Grads

Oprah, Stacey, And Dr. Kizzy – 3 Trailblazing Women Talk About ‘Belonging’ With Grads. From “curiosity” to “finding your ‘why’,” to three “edicts” to get through fear and failure to progress, these powerhouse women help grads (and the rest of us) advance our lives and the world by “belonging.”Read More