Communication
Before You Say "Can I Be Honest With You?" Ask Yourself This Instead.
The truth does not need a disclaimer. Before a difficult conversation, ask whether you know enough, need more context, or need to say it at all.
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Author Renee Funk
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No fluff, just the good stuff from 20 years of business & leadership lessons.
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Silently Starving
What have you been quietly hungry for that you haven't yet given yourself permission to say out loud?
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The Becoming Quadrant
Ever feel uncomfortable during a season of change? Don't worry, you aren't alone.
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Prescription Before Diagnosis is malpractice.
How often do you give quick guidance before asking the questions to truly understand what your customer is aiming to achieve?
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Before the Mic Turns On Everything Already Matters
Being Better than Your Fee Starts Here
The lunch & learn in Tampa, FL | 25 salespeople, one long table, and the question every event organizer should ask before booking their next speaker.
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What if something old is the beginning of something new?
While walking Driftwood Beach in Georgia, Renee Funk found herself wondering what happens when we stop assuming the old chapters of our lives are finished.
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What Do You Want to Be Known For?
Two moments, almost a decade apart, that changed how I think about identity, cascading impact, and giving yourself permission to evolve.
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The Green Bench
A legacy started with one idea on a bench in Griffith Park. What bench can you sit on long enough to hear your next chapter calling?
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If You Aren't Going to Be Consistent, Stop Your Whining
A note written in 2018 about starting, stopping, and the willingness to be a beginner again.
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Before the Mic Turns On Everything Already Matters
Shorts, Flip-Flops & a Pizza Box
What Event Organizers Should Know About the Difference Between Someone Who Speaks and a Professional Speaker
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Before the Mic Turns On Everything Already Matters
The TRUE GLUE: Behind the Curtain
There is a moment most of the audience does not see. How does a speaker engage with and treat the AV Team.
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