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INSIGHTS
Welcome to Insights, a space for leaders in motion. Whether you're a professional navigating career transitions, or an executive refining your presence, this blog is designed to meet you where you are, and help you move forward with intention. These posts are crafted to inspire action, deepen awareness, and support the kind of leadership that leaves a lasting impact.
Your job is to engage the audience
“Your job is not to please the audience; your job is to engage the audience. And it is in the engagement that then they will be pleased.”...
Jan 222 min read
“The first time I meet them I know nothing.”
“The first time I meet them I know nothing.” A sales friend of mine said this was the key to his success! And he was affectionately known...
Jan 201 min read
Choosing a presentation for your next MSL interview
I am often asked my perspective on what topic a candidate should choose for their interview presentation, whether that is a student...
Jan 151 min read
Your S-curve journey
Would you agree that you’re a little slower as you learn something new? That can be frustrating for a highly functioning person. Imagine...
Jan 131 min read
Having a growth mindset
A growth mindset allows you to add the word “yet” after acknowledging that you don’t know how to do something or if you are still...
Jan 81 min read
Your favorite book on networking
We all recognize that networking is important, and it may be daunting, especially if you are out of practice. The pandemic has an impact...
Jan 61 min read
FINAL TIP OF THE YEAR! Your secret sauce is...
Thank YOU for being part of our Art of Being an Impactful MSL community! A final idea for the year, and it's a quick one...so yes you...
Dec 18, 20242 min read
Setting a goal and moving it forward, one step at a time
With New Years around the corner, you may be thinking about your goals for 2025. When you set goals, do you achieve them? Perhaps you...
Dec 11, 20241 min read
Filling our plates
As we approach the holidays, we will have the opportunity to indulge. We will see our favorite foods, new foods, foods we haven’t had...
Dec 9, 20241 min read
What do beach balls and emotions have in common?
I was reviewing training content about emotions, not only identifying them but also managing them, and the analogy to a beach ball was...
Dec 2, 20241 min read
What to say when you don't know what to say
Ever been at a loss for words? Perhaps you’ve been challenged or feel disrespected, or you quite simply don’t know the answer. This will...
Nov 27, 20242 min read
Setting the agenda with your KOL
Do you have a standard opening with your KOL visits? Is it purposeful? Does it get down to business efficiently? In our attempt to be...
Nov 25, 20241 min read
What does my manager want?
The famous psychiatrist Alfred Adler proposed a life lived on the horizontal plane. In his time, the early 1900s, life was lived on the...
Nov 20, 20242 min read
An idea for your next presentation with PowerPoint
When we work with both large and small teams of Medical Science Liaisons, it strikes us that as slide presentations are developed, there...
Nov 18, 20241 min read
Approaching a conversation on even ground Tip #4
“If I could turn back time” are famous words sung by Cher that are often on repeat in my head when I’ve processed a conversation and...
Nov 5, 20242 min read
Approaching a conversation on even ground Tip #3
Our last post gave examples of how you can change your communication to convey strength and confidence, which is important during...
Nov 4, 20242 min read
Approaching a conversation on even ground Tip #2
The language we use with our KOLs and peers impacts the direction and depth of the relationship. Here are some adjustments to keep your...
Oct 30, 20241 min read
Approaching a conversation on even ground Tip #1
“At least you’re doing them” was what Tim said when I told him my flip turns were slow and wonky. That was just what I needed to hear...
Oct 28, 20241 min read
Personal Development Planning Tip #11
Following on from our last post: It is important that you don’t spread yourself across too many goals as your development is important,...
Oct 21, 20241 min read
Personal Development Planning Tip #10
Following on from our last post: The final step in developing your plan is determining what you will do to accomplish your goals. Each...
Oct 15, 20242 min read
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