by Rosemary Ravinal | Jun 1, 2026 | Executive Communications, Video Conferences, Video Meeting Management
Have we forgotten how to talk to strangers? A recent Wall Street Journal article reported something both surprising and concerning: Americans are talking to each other significantly less than they did two decades ago. Drawing on research that analyzed recordings from...
by Rosemary Ravinal | May 18, 2026 | Executive Communications, Video Conferences, Video Meeting Management
When most people watch high-level diplomatic meetings, they focus on the heads of state. But communication professionals notice someone else: the interpreters. During media coverage of the recent high-level U.S.–China summit in Beijing, I noticed the poised...
by Rosemary Ravinal | Apr 27, 2026 | Executive Communications, Video Conferences, Video Meeting Management
Have you convinced yourself that storytelling is a skill you simply don’t possess? That you’re a competent public speaker, but telling true stories is beyond your grasp? You’re in a meeting, a presentation, or introducing yourself to someone new, and you notice that...
by Rosemary Ravinal | Apr 20, 2026 | Executive Communications, Video Conferences, Video Meeting Management
It started, as many profound lessons do, with something small: A toppled glass of milk at the dinner table, an angry glance, and then the familiar response: “I didn’t do it.” Followed by: “Why are you always blaming me?” And just like that, my grandson flipped the...
by Rosemary Ravinal | Apr 2, 2026 | Executive Communications, Video Conferences, Video Meeting Management
There’s something about spring. The days get longer and the energy shifts. Flowers bloom, birds pair up, and people seem just a little more open to conversation. It’s not just about romance. It’s about renewal and the human instinct to connect. The same instinct that...
by Rosemary Ravinal | Mar 30, 2026 | Executive Communications, Video Conferences, Video Meeting Management
April 1st reminds us of something powerful: humans are wired for surprise. April Fools’ Day isn’t just a day of harmless pranks and clever takes. It taps into a global, time-honored love of surprise and the unexpected. Now imagine bringing that same energy...
