Beth Collier Blog — Beth Collier Communication, Creativity & Leadership Strategist

If you mistake, apologize.

But before you do, make sure you understand what you’ve done wrong.

communication, pop culture, women, Writingbeth CollierOctober 5, 2021communication, apology, chris cuomo, cnn, sexual harassment, Shelley Ross, ABC News, CNN, groping, sexual misconduct, bad apology, women, working women

I got off the couch – but didn’t make it to 5K. Here’s why.

A few years ago I wanted to run 5K.

But something happened that stopped me from reaching the goal…

womenbeth CollierOctober 2, 2021women, running, safety, exercise, men

Want to be an ally to women? Here’s how.

Not sure how to be an ally to your female colleagues?

Here are three things you can do.

Here’s My Takeaway from The 2021 Emmys

What did I notice during the 2021 Emmys? An electric opening number, a speech that would never end, and one other awesome thing…

This Is a Strange Ted Lasso Day...

If the universe is sending me a message, I’m not sure what it is.

But this was weird.

communication, kindness, Leadership, inspiration, pop culture, USA, Writingbeth CollierSeptember 19, 2021Ted Lasso, Roy Kent, Jason Sudekis, Brett Goldstein, Apple, Apple+, Apple TV, soccer, football, sports, celebrity, star sightings, Andy Garcia, funny, universe, message

Think You’re a Great Communicator? Think again.

Many leaders have no idea how much their communication is affecting the people around them.

Are you one of them?

Three Creative Ideas from the USA

Creative inspiration is all around us!

We just have to look.

Here are the creative ideas that caught my eye during a recent trip to the USA.

Creativity, Writing, USA, inspiration, Innovationbeth CollierSeptember 8, 2021creativity, innovation, travel, USA, restaurants, books, bookstores, airports, supermarkets, fun, family, USA vacation, Florida, ice cream, food

Don't Grab Your Pitchfork Just Yet...

If we want our leaders to be authentic, we have to allow them to be human.

communication, women, USA, Leadership, Public Speakingbeth CollierSeptember 7, 2021communication, leadership, empathy, hospital, medical, healthcare, Indiana, female leaders, women, curiosity, judement, communication skills

Who is the Saul Goodman in your life?

When Better Call Saul actor Bob Odenkirk was trending on social media, I wondered why.

The answer reminded me how often we take people for granted - and miss opportunities to tell people what they truly mean to us.

communication, pop culture, Writing, appreication, thank you, kindnessbeth CollierSeptember 3, 2021Better Call Saul, Bob Odenkirk, heart attack, TV, Vince Gilligan, recognition, apprecation, thank you notes, thank you, Saul Goodman

What Whitney Houston’s Biggest Hit Teaches As About Public Speaking

In celebration of Whitney Houston’s birthday, here are three public speaking lessons we can learn from her greatest hit.

pop culture, communication, women, Writing, Public Speakingbeth CollierAugust 9, 2021communication tips, communication, public speaking, messages, music, fun, I Will Always Love You, speechwriting, Whitney Houston, pop culture

Three Tips for Better Brainstorming

Want to come up with better, more creative ideas during your brainstorming sessions?

Here are three tips to help…

beth CollierAugust 5, 2021

Stop Talking, Matt Damon

Matt Damon says people are paying more attention to words these days.

He needs to pay more attention to his.

beth CollierAugust 2, 2021communication, words matter, matt damon, hollywood, filmmaking, LGBT, diversity

I'm Mad as Hell - and I'm Not Going to Take It Anymore

A story I read in a major UK publication has made me mad as hell - and reminds us why reporting of women needs to change.

communication, Writingbeth CollierJuly 26, 2021women, sexism, media, journalism, LGBT, creativity, advertising, gender, gender stereotypes, gender pay gap, london, sex discrimination

Stephen King Is Giving Me Hope

It’s a tough time for England.

We lost the Euro2020. And now our Covid infections are climbing.

But I’m still clinging on to hope…

beth CollierJuly 20, 2021

Tips for Avoiding Burnout

Are you feeling stressed and exhausted?

You're not alone. Working long hours, caring for an ill family member, and managing the effects of a global pandemic can lead to burnout.

Here are three tips - that aren't about diet, exercise or sleep - that can help you avoid burnout.

beth CollierJuly 20, 2021

Money Is Not Always The Answer

Money may be able to solve a lot of problems, but it doesn’t solve all problems.

And maybe we need to think of the message we send when we act like it does.

communicationbeth CollierJuly 7, 2021communication, euro2020, kindness, generosity, football, england, germany

The Story Everyone Should Know About Venus Williams

Venus Williams is a championship athlete.

But she had another important victory that we all should celebrate.

communication, pop culture, Writingbeth CollierJuly 6, 2021communication, leadership, venus williams, tennis, wimbledon, sexism, equal pay, pay parity, women's tennis

A Crucial Communication Lesson from Supernatural

Last week a new kind of monster threatened the Dean and Sam Winchester - and the Supernatural Family.

The dreaded communication monster attacked - but Jensen Ackles and Jared Padalecki know how to defeat a monster or two.

Here’s what happened - and what we can learn from it...

communication, Writing, pop culturebeth CollierJune 30, 2021communication tips, communication, words matter, stakeholders, communication plan, hollywood, television, supernatural, supernatural family, jensen ackles, jared padalecki, the winchesters, pop culture, learning

Three Communication Lessons from Britney Spears

Britney Spears broke her silence at last - and told the world what it’s been like being under a conservatorship for the last 13 years.

And her statement offers three valuable communication lessons for us all.

Writing, communication, pop culturebeth CollierJune 29, 2021communication tips, britney spears, public speaking, authenticity, leadership

My Dad Is Not a Moron

Why are Father’s Day cards so bad? They either infantilize men - or play to 1950s stereotypes.

Where are the cards for the dads who aren’t smashing beer cans on their head?

beth CollierJune 18, 2021