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Beth Terpening
9 business terms that gross me out
The second half of my job title is Cutter of C.R.A.P. The acronym stands for Corporate Rhetoric And Pomposity. My mission is…
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Beth Terpening
Your positive words can drown out negativity
in Life & Business, Spencer Grace / / 0 commentsEvery community has its pot-stirrers. You know the ones. People who drop negativity and nonsense into conversations like stink bombs…
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Beth Terpening
You can’t automate authenticity: a rant in rhyme
“Beth, what do you think of AI as a creative marketing tool?” Not a day goes by when I don’t…
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Beth Terpening
Got a communication problem? Cut the C.R.A.P.
If your organization has a communication problem, it’s probably not because you lack information. Nor is it likely due to…
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Beth Terpening
Crack the glossy wall: the case for being human at work
in External Communication, Internal Communication, Life & Business, Presentations & Speaking, Spencer Grace / / 0 commentsPolished. Professional. Prepared. Quite possibly, these are among the qualities that landed you where you are today, leading a project,…
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Beth Terpening
The ABCs of business communication
in Life & Business, Spencer Grace / / 0 commentsEarlier this month, in one of my 1-Minute Monday videos, I shared my friend Julie’s strategy for getting better sleep. I’d…
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Beth Terpening
Your workplace is your stage, so communicate like a serious actor
in Life & Business, Spencer Grace / / 0 commentsI love the theater. As a longtime resident of Chicagoland, I was fortunate to see many incredible productions—some featuring big-name…
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Beth Terpening
Set your audience on fire (in a good way)
You’ve been asked to present at that upcoming conference, summit, forum, or whatever your industry/organization calls an important meeting. Quick:…
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Beth Terpening
Talk about small (business, that is)
in Life & Business, Spencer Grace / / 0 commentsAs a strategic communication consultant, I spend my days counseling large organizations on what to say and how to say…
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Beth Terpening
How to detox your outbox
I thought by now email would be a thing of the past. I guess I imagined it would go the…
