Professional Development

No Undefined Terms: Avoiding the Pitfalls of Vague Language

Do you ever feel like you’re walking a tightrope when it comes to communication? One wrong word can lead to confusion and misunderstandings, even with the best intentions. That’s why it pays to be crystal clear when communicating with others, especially at work. Unfortunately, using vague language is all too common and can have serious … Read more

No News Isn’t Good News – Don’t Mistake No Feedback for Good Feedback

If you’re a manager of people, you’re probably spending a lot of time thinking about giving feedback, actually giving feedback, and dealing with the aftermath of that feedback. But how much time are you spending asking for and getting feedback about yourself? How often are you getting valuable nuggets of information to use towards your … Read more

A Chat with Expert: Michael Bloom 💬

We are excited to share with you another in our series of fantastic conversations with organizational development leaders we admire!

Who doesn’t love a good chat?! In the latest within our Fringe Chats series, founder Rachael Bosch connects with Michael Bloom, founder of Praktio. Rachael & Michael dig into some of the insights on skill building & the legal industry.

A Chat with Expert: Jeena Cho💬

We are excited to share with you another in our series of fantastic conversations with organizational development leaders we admire!

Who doesn’t love a good chat?! In the latest within our Fringe Chats series, founder Rachael Bosch connects with Jeena Cho, author of The Anxious Lawyer. Rachael & Jeena dig into some of the complexities of the industry that lend themselves towards less than stellar well-being….

A Chat with Expert: Jessie Spressart 💬

We are excited to share with you another in our series of fantastic conversations with organizational development leaders we admire!

Who doesn’t love a good chat?! In the latest within our Fringe Chats series, founder Rachael Bosch connects with Optia Consulting founder and managing partner Jessie Spressart. They chat about all things well-being and mental health, so this one is a must-see!

A Chat with Presentation Skills Expert: Christine Clapp 💬

We are excited to share with you another in our series of fantastic conversations with organizational development leaders we admire!

Christine Clapp is the founder of Spoken With Authority, a Washington D.C.-based presentation skills consultancy that elevates the presence and expands the influence of professionals, and promotes inclusion in organizations. Christine joins Fringe founder, Rachael Bosch for a quick chat about how presentation skills have evolved in a hybrid workplace! Click the image or button below to check out the full interview.

Embracing the Vulnerability of Feedback

Think about the last time you received constructive feedback. If you’re anything like me and most people, that critique probably didn’t feel great. Our initial response to constructive feedback is usually pretty unpleasant — grief, irritation, denial — and rarely does it feel constructive. But as much as constructive feedback can hurt, we know it’s … Read more