Beth Collier Blog — Beth Collier Communication, Creativity & Leadership Strategist

Dear HR, My Sex Life Is Not Your Business

Why are HR and hiring managers still asking people about their family plans?

Not only is it risky for a business to do (and illegal in some places), it’s rude.

beth CollierNovember 2, 2021

Have You No Decency?

A woman died on a film set last week.

And you don’t have to like Alec Baldwin to respond to this tragedy with human decency.

communication, kindness, Leadership, pop culture, USAbeth CollierOctober 27, 2021communication, leadership, kindness, pop culture, alec baldwin, Rust, guns, gun safety, Halyna Hichins, Kim Basinger, Hilaria Baldwin, filmmaking

Why does the media do this to Kate Middleton?

Kate Middleton is a beautiful woman.

But could we please talk about something other than her appearance?

beth CollierOctober 20, 2021

That's a Terrible Apology, Chris Cuomo

If you mistake, apologize.

But before you do, make sure you understand what you’ve done wrong.

communication, pop culture, women, Writingbeth CollierOctober 5, 2021communication, apology, chris cuomo, cnn, sexual harassment, Shelley Ross, ABC News, CNN, groping, sexual misconduct, bad apology, women, working women

I got off the couch – but didn’t make it to 5K. Here’s why.

A few years ago I wanted to run 5K.

But something happened that stopped me from reaching the goal…

womenbeth CollierOctober 2, 2021women, running, safety, exercise, men

Want to be an ally to women? Here’s how.

Not sure how to be an ally to your female colleagues?

Here are three things you can do.

Here’s My Takeaway from The 2021 Emmys

What did I notice during the 2021 Emmys? An electric opening number, a speech that would never end, and one other awesome thing…

This Is a Strange Ted Lasso Day...

If the universe is sending me a message, I’m not sure what it is.

But this was weird.

communication, kindness, Leadership, inspiration, pop culture, USA, Writingbeth CollierSeptember 19, 2021Ted Lasso, Roy Kent, Jason Sudekis, Brett Goldstein, Apple, Apple+, Apple TV, soccer, football, sports, celebrity, star sightings, Andy Garcia, funny, universe, message

Think You’re a Great Communicator? Think again.

Many leaders have no idea how much their communication is affecting the people around them.

Are you one of them?

Three Creative Ideas from the USA

Creative inspiration is all around us!

We just have to look.

Here are the creative ideas that caught my eye during a recent trip to the USA.

Creativity, Writing, USA, inspiration, Innovationbeth CollierSeptember 8, 2021creativity, innovation, travel, USA, restaurants, books, bookstores, airports, supermarkets, fun, family, USA vacation, Florida, ice cream, food

Don't Grab Your Pitchfork Just Yet...

If we want our leaders to be authentic, we have to allow them to be human.

communication, women, USA, Leadership, Public Speakingbeth CollierSeptember 7, 2021communication, leadership, empathy, hospital, medical, healthcare, Indiana, female leaders, women, curiosity, judement, communication skills

Who is the Saul Goodman in your life?

When Better Call Saul actor Bob Odenkirk was trending on social media, I wondered why.

The answer reminded me how often we take people for granted - and miss opportunities to tell people what they truly mean to us.

communication, pop culture, Writing, appreication, thank you, kindnessbeth CollierSeptember 3, 2021Better Call Saul, Bob Odenkirk, heart attack, TV, Vince Gilligan, recognition, apprecation, thank you notes, thank you, Saul Goodman

What Whitney Houston’s Biggest Hit Teaches As About Public Speaking

In celebration of Whitney Houston’s birthday, here are three public speaking lessons we can learn from her greatest hit.

pop culture, communication, women, Writing, Public Speakingbeth CollierAugust 9, 2021communication tips, communication, public speaking, messages, music, fun, I Will Always Love You, speechwriting, Whitney Houston, pop culture

Three Tips for Better Brainstorming

Want to come up with better, more creative ideas during your brainstorming sessions?

Here are three tips to help…

beth CollierAugust 5, 2021

Stop Talking, Matt Damon

Matt Damon says people are paying more attention to words these days.

He needs to pay more attention to his.

beth CollierAugust 2, 2021communication, words matter, matt damon, hollywood, filmmaking, LGBT, diversity

I'm Mad as Hell - and I'm Not Going to Take It Anymore

A story I read in a major UK publication has made me mad as hell - and reminds us why reporting of women needs to change.

communication, Writingbeth CollierJuly 26, 2021women, sexism, media, journalism, LGBT, creativity, advertising, gender, gender stereotypes, gender pay gap, london, sex discrimination

Stephen King Is Giving Me Hope

It’s a tough time for England.

We lost the Euro2020. And now our Covid infections are climbing.

But I’m still clinging on to hope…

beth CollierJuly 20, 2021

Tips for Avoiding Burnout

Are you feeling stressed and exhausted?

You're not alone. Working long hours, caring for an ill family member, and managing the effects of a global pandemic can lead to burnout.

Here are three tips - that aren't about diet, exercise or sleep - that can help you avoid burnout.

beth CollierJuly 20, 2021

Money Is Not Always The Answer

Money may be able to solve a lot of problems, but it doesn’t solve all problems.

And maybe we need to think of the message we send when we act like it does.

communicationbeth CollierJuly 7, 2021communication, euro2020, kindness, generosity, football, england, germany

The Story Everyone Should Know About Venus Williams

Venus Williams is a championship athlete.

But she had another important victory that we all should celebrate.

communication, pop culture, Writingbeth CollierJuly 6, 2021communication, leadership, venus williams, tennis, wimbledon, sexism, equal pay, pay parity, women's tennis