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Every presentation starts anew, even if the words are the same. It’s a new day. Speaking differently means you sound different, making your audience listen differently. That’s the key! As Ghandi said, “You must be the change you wish to see in the world.” Start here… dianeripstein.com/change-it-up/
Change It Up! - Diane Ripstein
Love This View from yesterday’s walk by the Charles River. The leaves are changing, or “turning,” as we say. Yes, it’s Fall in New England and this is what happens. Things change, along with the…
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November 6, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Every presentation starts anew, even if the words are the same. It’s a new day. Speaking differently means you sound different, making your audience listen differently. That’s the key! As Ghandi said, “You must be the change you wish to see in the world.” Start here… dianeripstein.com/change-it-up/
No need to start your presentations the way you always have. Forget the same-old, same-old. Pull a quote/factoid from somewhere in the middle and lead with it. Or pose a question to answer. It’s all about change and doing something different. Read on… dianeripstein.com/change-it-up/
Change It Up! - Diane Ripstein
Love This View from yesterday’s walk by the Charles River. The leaves are changing, or “turning,” as we say. Yes, it’s Fall in New England and this is what happens. Things change, along with the…
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November 3, 2025 at 1:30 PM
No need to start your presentations the way you always have. Forget the same-old, same-old. Pull a quote/factoid from somewhere in the middle and lead with it. Or pose a question to answer. It’s all about change and doing something different. Read on… dianeripstein.com/change-it-up/
Clients often ask me how to keep the same basic presentation material sounding new. Pitches, monthly updates and quarterly reports can get old quickly. And if it’s feeling stale to you, imagine how it sounds to your audience! Help them out; freshen it up. Here’s how… dianeripstein.com/change-it-up/
Change It Up! - Diane Ripstein
Love This View from yesterday’s walk by the Charles River. The leaves are changing, or “turning,” as we say. Yes, it’s Fall in New England and this is what happens. Things change, along with the…
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October 28, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Clients often ask me how to keep the same basic presentation material sounding new. Pitches, monthly updates and quarterly reports can get old quickly. And if it’s feeling stale to you, imagine how it sounds to your audience! Help them out; freshen it up. Here’s how… dianeripstein.com/change-it-up/
What a view! Leaves change here in New England, and these glorious colors are brief yet fabulous. You, too, can add some fresh color to your presentations. Change-up your own view and create leafy exuberance with these timely ideas… dianeripstein.com/change-it-up/
#SoundAsSmartAsYouAre
#SoundAsSmartAsYouAre
Change It Up! - Diane Ripstein
Love This View from yesterday’s walk by the Charles River. The leaves are changing, or “turning,” as we say. Yes, it’s Fall in New England and this is what happens. Things change, along with the…
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October 22, 2025 at 1:45 PM
What a view! Leaves change here in New England, and these glorious colors are brief yet fabulous. You, too, can add some fresh color to your presentations. Change-up your own view and create leafy exuberance with these timely ideas… dianeripstein.com/change-it-up/
#SoundAsSmartAsYouAre
#SoundAsSmartAsYouAre
Giving a presentation is literally “giving” a gift, from you to your listeners. Don’t waste the opportunity. Even if you’d rather just “get through” it, try a reframe. Fresh thinking: Wow, what a great opportunity to connect! Get inspired here… dianeripstein.com/are-you-sing...
Are You Singing Your Song? - Diane Ripstein
Harsh Times and Challenges abound, my friends. This is not an easy environment: divisiveness, dissonance and dissing are all around us. And yet… We Can Find Joy and it doesn’t need to have a Capital…
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October 10, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Giving a presentation is literally “giving” a gift, from you to your listeners. Don’t waste the opportunity. Even if you’d rather just “get through” it, try a reframe. Fresh thinking: Wow, what a great opportunity to connect! Get inspired here… dianeripstein.com/are-you-sing...
Dancing and music keeps me sane, gives me perspective and is Just. Plain. Fun. It’s my positivity strategy. Here are two positivity strategies to help you give your listeners your best (even when you may not be feeling it). Try these out… dianeripstein.com/are-you-sing...
#SoundAsSmartAsYouAre
#SoundAsSmartAsYouAre
Are You Singing Your Song? - Diane Ripstein
Harsh Times and Challenges abound, my friends. This is not an easy environment: divisiveness, dissonance and dissing are all around us. And yet… We Can Find Joy and it doesn’t need to have a Capital…
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October 7, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Dancing and music keeps me sane, gives me perspective and is Just. Plain. Fun. It’s my positivity strategy. Here are two positivity strategies to help you give your listeners your best (even when you may not be feeling it). Try these out… dianeripstein.com/are-you-sing...
#SoundAsSmartAsYouAre
#SoundAsSmartAsYouAre
I’m really not a Pollyanna; we all have sorrows, worries, regrets. But what helps you to feel good, or better? What fills your cup? Gotta keep your sense of self in spite of It All. Remember, you’re a pro with good info to share. Here’s how… dianeripstein.com/are-you-sing...
#SoundAsSmartAsYouAre
#SoundAsSmartAsYouAre
Are You Singing Your Song? - Diane Ripstein
Harsh Times and Challenges abound, my friends. This is not an easy environment: divisiveness, dissonance and dissing are all around us. And yet… We Can Find Joy and it doesn’t need to have a Capital…
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September 29, 2025 at 9:55 PM
I’m really not a Pollyanna; we all have sorrows, worries, regrets. But what helps you to feel good, or better? What fills your cup? Gotta keep your sense of self in spite of It All. Remember, you’re a pro with good info to share. Here’s how… dianeripstein.com/are-you-sing...
#SoundAsSmartAsYouAre
#SoundAsSmartAsYouAre
We’re seeing harshness and challenges everywhere, with plenty of divisiveness and dissing. And yet, there’s still joy to be found. Think lowercase “j” and in small moments every day. Like how we communicate with others! Take a look here… dianeripstein.com/are-you-sing...
Are You Singing Your Song? - Diane Ripstein
Harsh Times and Challenges abound, my friends. This is not an easy environment: divisiveness, dissonance and dissing are all around us. And yet… We Can Find Joy and it doesn’t need to have a Capital…
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September 25, 2025 at 5:21 PM
We’re seeing harshness and challenges everywhere, with plenty of divisiveness and dissing. And yet, there’s still joy to be found. Think lowercase “j” and in small moments every day. Like how we communicate with others! Take a look here… dianeripstein.com/are-you-sing...
As we say in the theatre, “And we’re back!” September is here. Need another moment of serenity? Take one more deep breath in, click here, and Sighhhhhh… dianeripstein.com/sighhhhhh/
#SoundAsSmartAsYouAre #ItsAugust #TheWorldIsTooMuchWithUs #HeresYourPermissionSlip #PutDownYourPhone #LookUp #Sky
#SoundAsSmartAsYouAre #ItsAugust #TheWorldIsTooMuchWithUs #HeresYourPermissionSlip #PutDownYourPhone #LookUp #Sky
Sighhhhhh… - Diane Ripstein
It’s August and for those following along at home, you may be reading this in early September. Either way, I always feel this time of year is a time to step back and build in some “pause time.” Can…
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September 12, 2025 at 1:45 PM
As we say in the theatre, “And we’re back!” September is here. Need another moment of serenity? Take one more deep breath in, click here, and Sighhhhhh… dianeripstein.com/sighhhhhh/
#SoundAsSmartAsYouAre #ItsAugust #TheWorldIsTooMuchWithUs #HeresYourPermissionSlip #PutDownYourPhone #LookUp #Sky
#SoundAsSmartAsYouAre #ItsAugust #TheWorldIsTooMuchWithUs #HeresYourPermissionSlip #PutDownYourPhone #LookUp #Sky
Labor Day may be over but here’s a permission slip to relax a little more. Back away slowly from your computer. Put down your phone. Shut down the screens. You get the idea. The sky is still big and beautiful. Look up and redeem your permission slip right here…
Sighhhhhh… - Diane Ripstein
It’s August and for those following along at home, you may be reading this in early September. Either way, I always feel this time of year is a time to step back and build in some “pause time.” Can…
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September 2, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Labor Day may be over but here’s a permission slip to relax a little more. Back away slowly from your computer. Put down your phone. Shut down the screens. You get the idea. The sky is still big and beautiful. Look up and redeem your permission slip right here…
Whether it’s 1802 or 2025, the English poet William Wordsworth got it right – The World Is Too Much With Us. Take a break right here. You deserve it! Sighhhhhh… dianeripstein.com/sighhhhhh/
#SoundAsSmartAsYouAre #ItsAugust #TheWorldIsTooMuchWithUs #HeresYourPermissionSlip #PutDownYourPhone
#SoundAsSmartAsYouAre #ItsAugust #TheWorldIsTooMuchWithUs #HeresYourPermissionSlip #PutDownYourPhone
Sighhhhhh… - Diane Ripstein
It’s August and for those following along at home, you may be reading this in early September. Either way, I always feel this time of year is a time to step back and build in some “pause time.” Can…
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August 25, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Whether it’s 1802 or 2025, the English poet William Wordsworth got it right – The World Is Too Much With Us. Take a break right here. You deserve it! Sighhhhhh… dianeripstein.com/sighhhhhh/
#SoundAsSmartAsYouAre #ItsAugust #TheWorldIsTooMuchWithUs #HeresYourPermissionSlip #PutDownYourPhone
#SoundAsSmartAsYouAre #ItsAugust #TheWorldIsTooMuchWithUs #HeresYourPermissionSlip #PutDownYourPhone
It’s August. Time to pause, slow it down, and maybe go on a vacation before the Fall chaos hits us all. Click here to take a trip to my favorite serene spot in North Carolina… dianeripstein.com/sighhhhhh/
#SoundAsSmartAsYouAre #ItsAugust #TheWorldIsTooMuchWithUs #HeresYourPermissionSlip
#SoundAsSmartAsYouAre #ItsAugust #TheWorldIsTooMuchWithUs #HeresYourPermissionSlip
Sighhhhhh… - Diane Ripstein
It’s August and for those following along at home, you may be reading this in early September. Either way, I always feel this time of year is a time to step back and build in some “pause time.” Can…
dianeripstein.com
August 20, 2025 at 11:40 AM
It’s August. Time to pause, slow it down, and maybe go on a vacation before the Fall chaos hits us all. Click here to take a trip to my favorite serene spot in North Carolina… dianeripstein.com/sighhhhhh/
#SoundAsSmartAsYouAre #ItsAugust #TheWorldIsTooMuchWithUs #HeresYourPermissionSlip
#SoundAsSmartAsYouAre #ItsAugust #TheWorldIsTooMuchWithUs #HeresYourPermissionSlip
Being flexible means staying alert to how our audiences are (or are not) receiving our info. Are you reading audience cues in real time? How are they responding? Do you need to do something different? Here are 6 phrases to start shifting the narrative… dianeripstein.com/how-flexible...
How Flexible Are You? - Diane Ripstein
Yup, That’s Me doing a little stretching out two months ago. I couldn’t be more grateful for this flexible, healthy body of mine. It’s probably a combination of many years of yoga, clean living, the…
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August 11, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Being flexible means staying alert to how our audiences are (or are not) receiving our info. Are you reading audience cues in real time? How are they responding? Do you need to do something different? Here are 6 phrases to start shifting the narrative… dianeripstein.com/how-flexible...
Being flexible means staying alert to how our audiences are (or are not) receiving our info. Are you reading audience cues in real time? How are they responding? Do you need to do something different? Here are 6 phrases to start shifting the narrative… dianeripstein.com/how-flexible...
How Flexible Are You? - Diane Ripstein
Yup, That’s Me doing a little stretching out two months ago. I couldn’t be more grateful for this flexible, healthy body of mine. It’s probably a combination of many years of yoga, clean living, the…
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August 7, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Being flexible means staying alert to how our audiences are (or are not) receiving our info. Are you reading audience cues in real time? How are they responding? Do you need to do something different? Here are 6 phrases to start shifting the narrative… dianeripstein.com/how-flexible...
Stretching is a stress-buster, but flexibility itself isn’t just a soft skill. Think of it like a hard-edged business strategy that helps you stay relevant and makes people want to listen to what you have to say. Find out how you can be nimble in the moment here...
How Flexible Are You? - Diane Ripstein
Yup, That’s Me doing a little stretching out two months ago. I couldn’t be more grateful for this flexible, healthy body of mine. It’s probably a combination of many years of yoga, clean living, the…
dianeripstein.com
August 4, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Stretching is a stress-buster, but flexibility itself isn’t just a soft skill. Think of it like a hard-edged business strategy that helps you stay relevant and makes people want to listen to what you have to say. Find out how you can be nimble in the moment here...
Your presentation time is unexpectedly cut in half? In the middle of your meeting? We’ve all been there. Flexibility means you can change it up, slow down, and talk to people’s needs, instead of to your bullet points. Here are a few strategies to get you started… dianeripstein.com/how-flexible...
How Flexible Are You? - Diane Ripstein
Yup, That’s Me doing a little stretching out two months ago. I couldn’t be more grateful for this flexible, healthy body of mine. It’s probably a combination of many years of yoga, clean living, the…
dianeripstein.com
July 29, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Your presentation time is unexpectedly cut in half? In the middle of your meeting? We’ve all been there. Flexibility means you can change it up, slow down, and talk to people’s needs, instead of to your bullet points. Here are a few strategies to get you started… dianeripstein.com/how-flexible...
You may not be able to do a forward bend to the floor, but you can still have a flexible attitude to your presentations! Here’s a great story about how I did just that in a Very Big Meeting. Wardrobe alert: I wasn’t dressed for yoga that day. Read on… dianeripstein.com/how-flexible...
How Flexible Are You? - Diane Ripstein
Yup, That’s Me doing a little stretching out two months ago. I couldn’t be more grateful for this flexible, healthy body of mine. It’s probably a combination of many years of yoga, clean living, the…
dianeripstein.com
July 25, 2025 at 12:07 PM
You may not be able to do a forward bend to the floor, but you can still have a flexible attitude to your presentations! Here’s a great story about how I did just that in a Very Big Meeting. Wardrobe alert: I wasn’t dressed for yoga that day. Read on… dianeripstein.com/how-flexible...
What does “ready” look like? Football players at the line of scrimmage. Runners on starting blocks. Dancers poised in the wings. It’s totally still and focused, before any motion or sound. As communicators, we also need to be primed and ready before we present. Read on… dianeripstein.com/youre-on/
You're On! - Diane Ripstein
To Start: Get Still and Focused What does “ready” look like? Football players lined up at the line of scrimmage. Runners crouched on their starting blocks. Dancers poised in the wings. A conductor…
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July 12, 2025 at 8:46 PM
What does “ready” look like? Football players at the line of scrimmage. Runners on starting blocks. Dancers poised in the wings. It’s totally still and focused, before any motion or sound. As communicators, we also need to be primed and ready before we present. Read on… dianeripstein.com/youre-on/
“The scariest moment is always just before you start” is a Stephen King quote. Now, if anyone knows scary, it’s Stephen King! Feel the fear and do it anyhow. You are not alone; you can do this. Click here for tips to shift from fear to action. Ready, set, you’re on! dianeripstein.com/youre-on/
You're On! - Diane Ripstein
To Start: Get Still and Focused What does “ready” look like? Football players lined up at the line of scrimmage. Runners crouched on their starting blocks. Dancers poised in the wings. A conductor…
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July 10, 2025 at 12:45 PM
“The scariest moment is always just before you start” is a Stephen King quote. Now, if anyone knows scary, it’s Stephen King! Feel the fear and do it anyhow. You are not alone; you can do this. Click here for tips to shift from fear to action. Ready, set, you’re on! dianeripstein.com/youre-on/
No Apologies when presenting. Real life means you may not be as prepared as you would wish. I’m a believer that we don’t need to share the negatives; just go with whatever positives you can muster. What DON’T you need to tell your audiences? Find out right here… dianeripstein.com/youre-on/
You're On! - Diane Ripstein
To Start: Get Still and Focused What does “ready” look like? Football players lined up at the line of scrimmage. Runners crouched on their starting blocks. Dancers poised in the wings. A conductor…
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July 6, 2025 at 2:44 PM
No Apologies when presenting. Real life means you may not be as prepared as you would wish. I’m a believer that we don’t need to share the negatives; just go with whatever positives you can muster. What DON’T you need to tell your audiences? Find out right here… dianeripstein.com/youre-on/
Why should your audience listen to you? Sorry, but attention spans are short. Your listeners are mostly thinking: So what? Why should I care? As the speaker, you need to grab them right from the get-go. How can you ace these crucial openings? Take a look… dianeripstein.com/youre-on/
You're On! - Diane Ripstein
To Start: Get Still and Focused What does “ready” look like? Football players lined up at the line of scrimmage. Runners crouched on their starting blocks. Dancers poised in the wings. A conductor…
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July 2, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Why should your audience listen to you? Sorry, but attention spans are short. Your listeners are mostly thinking: So what? Why should I care? As the speaker, you need to grab them right from the get-go. How can you ace these crucial openings? Take a look… dianeripstein.com/youre-on/
Last month, I kicked off a Greatest Hits list of communication tools to help you speak with kindness. This month, I’ve got even more(!) tips and techniques for respectfully bridging the ever-widening gaps we see in the current landscape. Check out these nifty ideas… dianeripstein.com/who-me/
Who, Me? - Diane Ripstein
Yes, You! I believe we all share some responsibility to engage in civil discourse. Let me encourage you to be a self-starter and not wait for others to begin. We Can All Do Something Civil means…
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June 11, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Last month, I kicked off a Greatest Hits list of communication tools to help you speak with kindness. This month, I’ve got even more(!) tips and techniques for respectfully bridging the ever-widening gaps we see in the current landscape. Check out these nifty ideas… dianeripstein.com/who-me/
“Don't compare your insides to other people's outsides." Have you heard that saying? It means how we see other folks is certainly not the whole picture. We never know the entirety of what people are dealing with. The pro move is to stay open and curious. Here’s how… dianeripstein.com/who-me/
Who, Me? - Diane Ripstein
Yes, You! I believe we all share some responsibility to engage in civil discourse. Let me encourage you to be a self-starter and not wait for others to begin. We Can All Do Something Civil means…
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June 6, 2025 at 1:28 PM
“Don't compare your insides to other people's outsides." Have you heard that saying? It means how we see other folks is certainly not the whole picture. We never know the entirety of what people are dealing with. The pro move is to stay open and curious. Here’s how… dianeripstein.com/who-me/
s it getting hot in here? Some prickly discussions can raise the heat, that’s for sure! Lucky for you, I’ve got a buffet of ways to lower the temperature, make space for those feeling unheard, and generally keep the dialogue flowing. Read on… dianeripstein.com/who-me/ #SoundAsSmartAsYouAre #WhoMe
Who, Me? - Diane Ripstein
Yes, You! I believe we all share some responsibility to engage in civil discourse. Let me encourage you to be a self-starter and not wait for others to begin. We Can All Do Something Civil means…
dianeripstein.com
May 27, 2025 at 12:28 PM
s it getting hot in here? Some prickly discussions can raise the heat, that’s for sure! Lucky for you, I’ve got a buffet of ways to lower the temperature, make space for those feeling unheard, and generally keep the dialogue flowing. Read on… dianeripstein.com/who-me/ #SoundAsSmartAsYouAre #WhoMe
You and I are in this together. Keeping our discourse civil is a responsibility we all share. How to do it better? By taking the lead, and not waiting for others to set a respectful tone. Here’s a bunch of ideas to help you be a civil discourse self-starter right here… dianeripstein.com/who-me/
Who, Me? - Diane Ripstein
Yes, You! I believe we all share some responsibility to engage in civil discourse. Let me encourage you to be a self-starter and not wait for others to begin. We Can All Do Something Civil means…
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May 22, 2025 at 3:27 PM
You and I are in this together. Keeping our discourse civil is a responsibility we all share. How to do it better? By taking the lead, and not waiting for others to set a respectful tone. Here’s a bunch of ideas to help you be a civil discourse self-starter right here… dianeripstein.com/who-me/