Fresh From Taylor's Desk

An Elegant Perspective on Life, Leadership, and Growth

 

Below is a collection of pieces I write as an offering to anyone willing to listen. These are my reflections drawn from lessons, stories, and insights that continue to shape my own personal journey. My hope is that these words serve as a gentle spark of clarity when you feel uncertain, confidence when you need to stand tall,  or inspiration as you walk your own path of personal and professional growth.

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Unmasking the Essence of Human Connection: Embracing Understanding and Compassion as Catalysts for Empathy empathy personaldevelopment selfawareness Apr 22, 2025

Have you ever paused to reflect on whether the true essence of authentic human connection is slipping away? 

Living in today's tech-filled world, it's easy to wonder if we're losing touch with what r...

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Learning to Embrace Fear is How We Grow! careergrowth emotionalgrowth personaldevelopment self help selfawareness Apr 16, 2025

Fear. It's a primal emotion wired into our very being, designed to keep us safe from harm. Yet, fear often manifests in unexpected ways, holding us back from seizing opportunities and reaching our ful...

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Three Things You Can Do Today to Boost Your Emotional Intelligence careergrowth effectivecommunication emotionalgrowth emotionalintelligence empathy personaldevelopment Apr 09, 2025

The ability to recognize, understand, and manage our emotions, as well as the emotions of others, plays a pivotal role in both our personal and professional lives. 

Having a high EQ (Emotional Quotie...

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Finding Your Voice: Beyond Words - A Coach's Perspective on Developing Your Communication effectivecommunication personaldevelopment professionaldevelopment selfawareness Mar 26, 2025

You have all seen the videos - ‘How to professionally say this…’ they are a hit all over social media and they offer some amazing - and funny - insights into how to assert your thoughts in a way that ...

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Elegantly in Charge: Corporate Nail Etiquette etiquetteforgrowth personaldevelopment personaletiquette self help selfawareness Mar 05, 2025

As an image consultant and stylist, I have often been asked about nail etiquette by my clients. It is a very good question however the answer isn't very straightforward as it truly depends on your per...

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Handling Intrusive Questions with Confidence and Grace boundaries communication effectivecommunication emotionalintelligence intentional behavior personaldevelopment selfawareness Feb 26, 2025

We’ve all been there. Someone asks a question that feels too personal, intrusive, or even outright rude. In many cases, these questions come from a place of curiosity, social awkwardness, or a simple ...

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The Art of Sincere Compliments: Elevating Connection Through Genuine Praise communication effectivecommunication emotionalintelligence intentional behavior personaldevelopment sincerecompliments sincerity Feb 19, 2025

Have you ever received a compliment that felt hollow—like the words were just being said out of politeness rather than truth? On the other hand, have you ever been on the receiving end of a truly hear...

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Understanding Etiquette: It's All About Heart and Grace emotionalintelligence empathy etiquetteforgrowth intentional behavior personaldevelopment personaletiquette professionaldevelopment self help selfawareness Feb 12, 2025

Let’s get real for a moment. While scrolling through social media, it's tempting to believe everyone else has it all figured out. Perfect lives, always well dressed, always funny, responds to every si...

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