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

Who's on Santa's Nice List?

Whose communication skills put them on Santa’s Nice List in 2022?

communication, Creativity, inspiration, Leadership, Learning, pop culture, social media, UK, USA, women, Writingbeth CollierDecember 5, 2022communication, clear communication, Santa, Santa's Nice List, Nice List, leaders, communicators, Lord of the Rings, Amazon, Hobbits, racism, diversity, inclusion, positive, love, acceptance, Emirates, Pringles, Matt Hammerstein, CEO, Barclays, Barclays UK, Barclays Bank, Mike McDaniel, Miami Dolphins, football coach, NFL, Sanna Marin, Finland, Jacinda Ardern, New Zealand, sexism, Prime Minister, world leaders, press, press conference, dumb questions, sexist questions, clueless reporters, Dolly Parton, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, humility, empathy, leadership, leader, social media, twitter, Washington Department of Natural Resources, fun, Ketanji Brown Jackson, Supreme Court, Taylor Swift, Midnights, Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukraine, Politicians, female leaders, women leaders, leadershi, communication training

The ONE thing that matters most when you’re giving a speech

There’s a lot of advice about public speaking.

But here’s what will really make a difference.

Another Tale of Two Layoffs

The layoff communication from Meta is giving me déjà vu…

A Tale of Two Layoffs

There’s no good way to do a layoff, but there is a better way…

The Thumbs Up Emoji Does Not Make You Look Old

I went down the curiosity rabbit hole to find out the origin of a popular story.

Here’s the surprising truth I learned…

I Get What Serena Is Saying

Would Serena Williams’s record be different if she were a guy?

Want engaged employees? Do this.

It might not fit nicely on a balance sheet, but it pays dividends.

Be Someone's Hope

Here’s a lesson for business leaders from Days of Our Lives…

Naughty or Nice? How are we communicating in 2022?

From pop stars to business leaders, whose communication skills stand out this year?

communication, Advertising, Curiosity, inspiration, Leadership, Learning, Marketing, pop culture, Public Speaking, Speeches, women, Writingbeth CollierJuly 12, 2022communication lessons, clear communication, communication skills, communication, communication professional, communication tips, communication moments, best of, worst of, speaking, public speaking, gaffes, leadership, leader, press conference, public relations, advertising, NBA, basketball, Golden State Warriors, Steve Kerr, coacgh, coach, inspiration, Kristen Cavallo, The Martin Agency, Boris Johnson, disgrace, Prime Minister, Jacob Rees Mogg, work from home, remote wokr, remote work, civil servants, government, UK Government, passive aggressive, condescending, London, Brian Armstrong, Coinbase, Super Bowl, Super Bowl ad, crypto, Zelensky, Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukraine, Russia, war, invasion, receipts, twitter, tweets, George Culmer, Amanda Blanc, Aviva, sexist, International Women's Day, All Blacks, New Zealand, Black Ferms, women, Black Ferns, Flipkart, Roccamore, Respect High Heels, Pabst Blue Ribbon, Eat ass, dumb tweets, Partygate, cheese, distracted by cheese, The View, Joy Behar, list, Santa, naughty or nice, femal

Will this system really change your life?

Is the secret to success a magical system?

Or a magical wife?

communication, inspiration, Leadership, Learning, pop culture, womenbeth CollierJune 24, 2022communication, lesssons, tips, hacks, productivity, To Do Lists, performance, advice, life coach, men, sexism, CEOs, twitter, roasting, Tobi, peak performance

When Will It Be Enough?

After another school shooting, when will it be enough?

communication, inspiration, Leadership, USAbeth CollierMay 25, 2022USA, America, gun, gun violence, shooting, school shooting, Texas, Florida, Indiana, politicians, change, 2nd Amendment, firearms, gun safety, NRA, gun control, gun regulations, expat, leadership, Senators, Sandy Hook, Columbine

Stop Firing People This Way

Need to let your staff go?

Learn from Andrew Lloyd Webber’s mistakes.

communication, Leadershipbeth CollierMay 3, 2022redundancy, lay off, fire, job loss, let go, communication, theatre, West End, Cinderella, Andrew Lloyd Webber, social media, grapevine, gossip, media

Three Skills that Saved 700 Lives on Titanic

These three skills saved 700 people on Titanic.

And they are just as valuable today.

Read My Pins

Former US Secretary of State Madeleine Albright had a creative way to communicate…

communication, Creativity, inspiration, Leadership, USA, women, Writingbeth CollierMarch 24, 2022communication, creativity, messages, politics, politicians, USA, women leaders, women, Madeleine Albright, secretary of state, pins, Russia

Seven Communication Lessons from Legendary Coach Phil Jackson

Legendary basketball coach Phil Jackson knows a lot about leadership, teamwork, and developing talent.

His book, Eleven Rings, also offers up some valuable communication lessons…

communication, Leadership, Learning, pop culture, USA, Writingbeth CollierFebruary 22, 2022Phil Jackson, Communication, communication skills, communication tips, communication lessons, basketball, NBA, Chicago Bulls, LA Lakers, leadership, emotional intelligence

Racist, sexist, or just clueless?

A BNP Paribas executive was accused of bullying and making racist remarks.

But his apology may make things worse.

communication, Leadership, women, Writingbeth CollierFebruary 1, 2022communication tips, leadership, diversity, women, sexism, racism, sexual discrimination, banking, finance, BNP Paribas

What can Wordle teach us about business?

Have you been playing Wordle?

The hit word game offers an important lesson on business - and life.

communication, kindness, Leadership, Learning, pop culture, USAbeth CollierJanuary 19, 2022words, communication, leadership, Wordle, business, ethics

Will Djokovic Get to Play?

A week after entering Australia, the mysteries around Novak Djokovic and his Covid status continue.

Why is it so hard to confirm what happened - and what will happen next?

communication, Branding, Leadership, pop culturebeth CollierJanuary 12, 2022communication, leadership, tennis, Novak Djokovic, Australia, Australian Open

You'll Shoot Your Eye Out!

Meeting the author of A Christmas Story taught me that people are not always who you think they are - or want them to be.

communication, kindness, Leadershipbeth CollierDecember 20, 2021communication, leadership, A Christmas Story, empathy, speaking, public speaking, writers, fame

Who’s on Santa’s Naughty List?

Poor communication costs. It can cost you relationships, your reputation, and your livelihood.

Here are the people whose communication mistakes have cost them dearly in 2021.

communication, Leadership, Writing, USA, UKbeth CollierDecember 16, 2021communication, communication skills, communication tips, leadership, CEOs, empathy, layoffs, sexism, Japan, UK Government, tweet, twitter, French Open, Roland Garros, Naomi Osaka, Super League, football, soccer, Andrew Cuomo, NFL, Aaron Rodgers, Ted Cruz, Boris Johnson, politicians