7 Essential Ingredients for Honest Conversations

7 Essential Ingredients for Honest Conversations

7 Essential Ingredients for Honest Conversations   Obviously, there are actually only two truly essential ingredients for an honest conversation: Have a conversation. Be honest. But being honest is a bit complicated, isn’t it? If your experience is anything like...
5 Signs You’re Making Someone Uncomfortable

5 Signs You’re Making Someone Uncomfortable

5 Signs You’re Making Someone Uncomfortable … and what to do about it.   While waiting for a drink at a coffee shop, I noticed two women in conversation. I was mostly staring off into space, but then something caught my attention. I couldn’t hear the discussion;...
How to Conquer Pre-Performance Nerves

How to Conquer Pre-Performance Nerves

How to Conquer Pre-Performance Nerves   As a pianist in my younger days, I experienced debilitating stage fright. Even the idea of playing in front of friends and family terrified me. I usually managed to get through the performance, but would often end up crying...