Any public-speaking coach worth their salt will tell you that your goal isn't to try to sound like a carbon-copy of your favorite speaker, it's to make the most of what you have.

Here's how.

How-ToEllie HearneAugust 22, 2017how to, executive presence, executive coaching

How to (Actually) Get Things Done

Good intentions alone won’t help you achieve your long-term objectives - or even get you through your daily to-do list.

Here's a simple approach to goal-setting that can make the difference between success and failure.

How-ToEllie HearneJuly 31, 2017how to, productivity, professionalism, project management

"A Must for Any Team": How to Run an Impactful Offsite

A good offsite meeting leads to a happier, more productive team. They get to know one other better in the process and emerge more bought into the company or team vision. Problems are solved, bonds are strengthened, and culture is solidified and improved.

Pencil or Ink founder Ellie Hearne weighs in on how to make your offsite lead to lasting, positive change - without sacrificing your bottom line or the importance of having some fun.

Leadership, How-ToEllie HearneJuly 25, 2017how to, leadership, leadership coaching, facilitation

Learning from the Best - That There's Much Left to Learn

One of the great privileges of being a leadership coach is getting to work with and learn from some of the smartest and most-driven people working today. You learn from each other, you form a partnership, and, as is the case with any good working relationship, both parties walk away from each interaction smarter.

A recent HBR study unpacked the qualities that make for a great leader. We examine them here.