Thoughts & Musings
from Lorene

 

Welcome to my personal vault of lessons, reflections, and strategies — drawn from decades of leadership experience, global speaking engagements, and real conversations with professionals navigating today’s fast-changing world of work.

 

 

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Bold Leaders & Trailblazers
 

Here, you’ll find practical tips, bold truths, and behind-the-scenes wisdom on everything from leadership and career growth to the hidden challenges no one talks about.

I’ll also keep you updated on upcoming events and emerging trends, so you can stay ahead of the curve — and lead with intention.

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Enhancing Your Communication by Shifting Your Perspective audience engagement career success coaching communication confidence executive presence non-verbal communication practice public speaking self-doubt Dec 11, 2023

I have discovered that one common challenge faced by high-performing professionals is the quest to enhance their communication skills. Whether it's nailing a panel discussion, delivering a captivating...

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Lessons I learned (again) to stay calm when things simply go off the rails adaptability audience engagement confidence building creative solutions international speaking jetlag management preparation presentation skills professional development troubleshooting Oct 11, 2023

Last week I had the opportunity to present internationally 3 days in a row. This included a half-day training for a senior team, one keynote and a panel presentation inclusive of moderating. I always ...

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Do you know your personal brand? authenticity career opportunities communication confidence consistency networking personal brand professional growth reputation unique skills Jun 12, 2023

Quite often my clients are averse to developing their personal and professional brand because as they say it it’s like ‘selling themselves’ and they feel comfortable with that approach. I unders

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Do you know what you really, really want? career strategy clarity client conversations coaching decision making goal setting guidance next move professional growth self-discovery Jun 01, 2023

Do you know what you really, really want?

What you really, really, want? Yes, that’s the line from the popular ‘Spice Girls’.

Check out my thoughts as I chatted with potential clients this week and ...

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Take A Career Risk adaptability bold moves career pivot career risk career trajectory mentorship networking new skills professional growth resilience May 29, 2023

When was the last time you took a career risk? Made a bold move? If you can’t remember such a time in the last 3 years or so it may be time to see what new experience you can consider to increas

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Mind the Gap - Multiple Generations in the Workplace belonging emerging leaders gen z generations inclusion learning millennials profitability talent pool workplace May 08, 2023

We have 7 living generations and 5 of them are in today’s workplace. What does our emerging leaders of Gen Zs and Millennials desire above all from the workplace? Answer: A place of continual learning...

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Lorene Phillips: Diversity, Equity And Inclusion dei diversity employees equity inclusion interns.graduates Jun 21, 2021

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion [DEI] is a marathon not a sprint. Like my household, I am sure many of you experienced in April and May the frenzy of our university students and graduates alike as th...

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The Arc of Progress kamala harris progress ruby bridges Dec 04, 2020

2020 is a year of disruptions. We’ve seen many firsts, including the first black woman to be nominated vice president-elect in the United States.

This ascension of Kamala Harris to the

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Time for New Traditions holiday Nov 28, 2020

I have a confession to make. I have started watching Christmas movies and you can blame it on Netflix!

2020 by all counts has been a year of doing and being differently and I am ok with

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Work Life Collision adaptability collaboration empathy employee well-being flexibility leadership productivity trust work-life balance workplace culture Nov 26, 2020

It was not long ago we were juggling dual careers AND raising three active boys. I know what it’s like to literally juggle way too many balls in the air and yes sometimes a couple fell. I came up with...

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Words of Encouragement empathy faith family gratitude hope joy optimism reflection resilience self-care Oct 21, 2020

What a thing to say “I was alive during the time of the COVID-19 pandemic!” 

On reflection I can say, this is the year I grasped the gift of family, being kind to myself, making room in

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