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Public speaking is a skill that can be challenging to master; it can cause stress and anxiety for many, but it is essential for anyone who wants to communicate effectively in a professional or personal setting. Although there is no “one size fits all” strategy, there are best practices to help you become a dynamic […]

This post was generated as a guest writer piece for Atromotis Consulting; they are committed to creating healthier, more resilient, and more equitable communities. Learn more about their consulting services at www.atromitosconsulting.com . “Change is great! You go first.” That was my favorite line as an educational consultant when collaborating with clients moving through a

As we head into 2022, you’ve probaby heard of the “Great Resignation”, the “Great Reshuffle”, the “Big Quit”, or any other number of fancy titles to describe the current movement around work. But what does it all mean, and why is it happening? Today’s employees want more than a paycheck; they want purpose, empathetic leadership,

What I meant to say… “Hi, I’m Stefanie, Chief Empowerment Officer of WNY People Development. We provide engaging, interactive, and customizable training and development experiences for your next generation of leaders.” What I actually said… “Hi, I’m fully vaccinated!” as I aggressively pushed my elbow to meet theirs, pulled it back, and then awkwardly dangled

Leadership has its benefits; depending on the circumstance, it can come with a higher salary, power, perks, and most importantly, it’s an opportunity to impact the lives of employees (positively OR negatively, depending on the type of leader you are). Over the course of my career in leadership, I have had to make tons of

On February 29th, I launched WNY People Development. For months, I had planned, researched, brainstormed, gathered feedback, and prepared to execute my vision of “people development with purpose”; I was poised to establish myself in Wilmington, North Carolina as THE top provider of leadership development for our millennial and Gen Z workforce. Every detail from

These days, a trip to the supermarket is quite a production; prepare my list of “must haves” (for the love of Pete, please tell me you have toilet paper!), hand sanitizer in my purse, Clorox wipes on the front seat of my car, and the final, most important accessory for my outing…a mask. To be

A few weeks ago, I started a series on WNY People Development’s social media platforms called “Virtual Leader Snapshot Series”; the purpose is to provide quick and easy suggestions to increase engagement, and build team connectness in our “new normal” of remote work. For the second installment, I encouraged team members to bring an item

Our lives are chaotic. Prior to the disruption of COVID-19, my calendar made me dizzy; family obligations, work appointments, school board meetings, youth sports schedules, volunteerism, PTA events, and more. Like so many modern families, the Adams were constantly doing something, prioritizing importance, and counting the minutes until the next activity. Honestly, I thrive in