A Delusion Self-Check: Do Your Actions Match Your Intentions?

by Janet Ioli | Nov 29, 2018 | Greek Alchemy

Does what you intend to do match what you ACTUALLY do? While what I share in this short episode of “ Ask Janet: Greek Alchemy” may seem simple and like I am merely stating the obvious—it is a quick reminder to self-check your ACTIONS and make sure they align with what...

Are Your New Ideas Ignored at Work? 3 Things to Remember

by Janet Ioli | Oct 15, 2018 | Greek Alchemy

Ever have what you think is a brilliant new idea, fall flat and be ignored by key decision-makers at work? And it wasn’t because you didn’t have an incredibly persuasive presentation, an executable plan, or possess solid credibility with those you were...

One Tip to Improve Your Public Speaking Skills Immediately

by Janet Ioli | May 5, 2018 | Greek Alchemy

Even people who speak in public or give informal talks regularly confess that they often feel uncomfortable or not as effective when they have to speak off-the-cuff in an impromptu manner.  Because we articulate our thoughts when we speak informally, we can have a...

Three Guiding Principles to Use When Attempting to Influence Change

by Janet Ioli | May 1, 2017 | Inspiration Point

In order to influence change in an existing system, there are some principles to apply that will help you be more effective. Organizational development professionals learn these principles as part of their training, but learning to apply them is a continuous journey,...

So You Think You Want Coaching? It May Not Be What You Think

by Janet Ioli | Apr 24, 2017 | Inspiration Point

What do you think of when you think of the word “coach”?    Most people think of a sports “coach”– the person who trains a sports team over time to become a winning sports team.  Miriam-Webster Dictionary defines the word in the context I ask about above as “one...