Communication Navigation, LLC

08/03/2022

Given circumstances in our country, our world, and personally, I am angry about a lot of things and blaming a lot of people. That's not really my nature, so I realized I needed some help with forgiveness.

04/06/2022

We just redid part of our house and were reminded of a valuable lesson: No matter what your line of work, treating people decently makes a difference.

We just redid part of our house and were reminded of a valuable lesson: No matter what your line of work, treating people decently makes a difference. ...

02/03/2022

If you've been teaching students online or managing people remotely, you may feel disconnected from them. It takes extra effort to develop relationships these days. You will gain the energy by remembering the importance of your impact on others.

If you've been teaching students online or managing people remotely, you may feel disconnected from them. It takes extra effort to develop relationships...

07/21/2021

When I was diagnosed with breast cancer I didn't shed a tear. So I was surprised when I broke down after my oncologist informed me she'd be moving. Sometimes we don't realize how certain people impact our lives.

Think back over the people that have impacted your life. Someone outside your inner circle. Any surprises about who has stuck with you?

When I was diagnosed with breast cancer I didn't shed a tear. So I was surprised when I broke down after my oncologist informed me she'd be moving. Sometimes...

05/25/2021

Small adjustments can make big differences! This month I talk about how focusing on only a few things can enhance your natural gifts.

03/24/2021

Have you ever had a situation where you just instantly hit it off with someone at work? Have you ever met someone and you instantly felt a disconnect? The key is understanding and appreciating each other's personality differences.

Have you ever had a situation where you just instantly hit it off with someone at work? (Try and think back before the pandemic.) When you met that person communication flowed easily and there were no worries about misunderstanding each other.

01/28/2021

Your content is important when having an interview. But don't forget about the power of first impressions.

What do you tend to focus on when you are preparing to answer interview questions? Your content, of course! I work with clients to ensure their content is clear, concise, and compelling. I also cover the power of first impressions.

11/30/2020

Has the pandemic changed some of your behaviors for the better? Reconnecting with old friends has been an unexpected side effect of COVID-19.

A funny thing happened to my husband, Jim, as we meandered our way through 2020. He became closer to his friends.

10/06/2020

We seem to have increased our discomfort with struggle or with being wrong. If something doesn't come easily we often give up or expect someone to do it for us.

What can we do to de-stigmatize failure?

The beginning of autumn is signaled to me by the Fall Faculty Development Conference that St. Mary's University provides the professors.

08/03/2020

Pandemic. Police brutality. Politics. In today's volatile climate it is important to know how to handle crucial conversations.

My last online newsletter went out on May 21st, the Thursday before the brutal death of George Floyd in Minneapolis which spurred the riots and protests that are shaking the United States to her very core. This, on top of the pandemic and the hostile political climate, creates opportunity for volati

04/07/2020

Trying to form some tiny habits while working from home. How about you?

New article up on LinkedIn!

So how's that "working from home" going? I was so sure I was going to get some extra projects done since I wasn't spending time commuting to onsite meetings or doing sessions at my co-working space. Yep! I was going to clean out my computer, clean out the storage space in my basement, read the stack

01/28/2020

There are lots of things—personally and professionally—that can throw us off-track. Here's a remedy to get you back on.