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Corporate AI Training: Upskill Your Workforce Today

Most teams have heard the buzz about Generative AI, but few have been shown how to actually use it to solve their Tuesday morning problems. Our Corporate AI Training isn't just a lecture; it’s a hands-on 'Coaching Lab' designed for the non-technical leader. From mastering MS365 Copilot to building safe prompting habits in Claude, we help organizations move past the hype and start building real-world productivity habits that stick.

by Marisa Santoro

Shelf-Esteem to Self-Esteem

Much like taking a one-a-day multi-vitamin tablet for our body, keeping our mind in good health is needed even more. Saying a positive affirmation on a daily basis, will build

by Marisa Santoro

{video} Deep Breath In. Exhale Calm Confidence.

We're tapping into gutsy mindfulness this week. Here's a quick video to step you through how to release any anxiety, fear, or discomfort you may be experiencing before that key

by Marisa Santoro

R is for Resilience. Recap from TEDx

. Hi everyone! Many have reached out asking for the TED talk video I led on the theme RESILIENCE. Normally it would have been available early April, however with the current health

by Marisa Santoro

Perfectly Polite Pushback

You may have noticed here in our gutsy village I spend a lot of time teaching professionals on how to become comfortable, being uncomfortable asking for and fully expecting to

by Marisa Santoro

HOW-TO Video: following your gut, and when to take guided action you can trust.

"Marisa, how can I be sure I am following my gut or only reacting to my own anxiety when making a key decision?” Hi, It's a question I'm often asked and

by Marisa Santoro

Which way do you communicate your results?

Do you recap PAST performance or paint that FUTURE vision? A new video coming your way which is a game-changer. When you think about any meeting where you need to get

by Marisa Santoro

{new video} Uncover your Blind Spots

Happy New Year, and more importantly, are you ready for the next decade???! We are kicking off the year with more gutsy audio training and a closer look at what you might NOT

by Marisa Santoro

Find your Zen. Go gutsy to protect your personal space.

As the year comes to a close: what gutsy moves are you making in the next decade? As someone who doesn't settle for "same old, same old", wired to grow, talk to me about

by Marisa Santoro

How to secure BUY-IN every time

"Every time you speak, you are auditioning for leadership." --James Humes As the year reaches it's final leg, I have some homework for you; consider it a non-negotiable assignment if you're seeking

by Marisa Santoro

meet April who created a career opportunity by networking naturally

"It is not only what we do, but also what we do not do, for which we are accountable."― Moliere Most of us don't wake up in the morning seeking an

by Marisa Santoro

Ask for NO, Receive the HELL YES

I know, here's what you may be thinking: 'Marisa, what do you mean ask for the NO? I'm waiting for the YES!" I get it. Of course, you want the HELL YES. Imagine every

by Marisa Santoro

Gutsy Leader Graduates at Nassau Community College!

I hope you are enjoying some much-needed down time and more importantly beating the heat here in the Northeast and Europe. Some news from the gutsy village, I had the pleasure

by Marisa Santoro

The gutsy ripple effect: success stories from the village!

Will you join me in celebrating some gutsy-worthy accomplishments from the In Our Shoes community? Big congratulations to Kia Brown-Dudley who was just hand-picked as a global board member to the prestigious International Literacy Association! This was

by Marisa Santoro

Market with meaning. Grow your raving fans..

Set the Stage to Gain Buy-In. Your Raving Fans... A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of training a group of female leaders at Allianz Global here in NYC and livestreamed across

by Marisa Santoro

How to make a good comeback when a meeting is redirected

Hi happy Friday! Today's gutsy topic is making a good comeback when you feel thrown off guard in meetings or any conversation really. There you are, all prepared with either your

by Marisa Santoro

Two Gutsy Strategies to Speak your Results and Weave them in Naturally

[video_player type="embed" style="1" dimensions="640x360" width="640" height="360" align="center" margin_top="0" margin_bottom="20" ipad_color="black"][/video_player] Good morning! I'm reporting from Key West this week, escaping from NYC for a few days. Today we're going to talk about two

by Marisa Santoro

Holding others accountable

I hear many in our village are ready to jump back into interviewing soon. If that sounds like you as well, you'll want to check out the HOW-TO leadership articles published here. I recommend pulling

by Marisa Santoro

No = Next!

[video_player type="embed" style="1" dimensions="560x315" width="560" height="315" align="center" margin_top="0" margin_bottom="20" ipad_color="black"][/video_player] I have a key gutsy strategy coming your way today. In this 10-minute video above, I share three keys ways you

by Marisa Santoro

{new podcast} going from low-key expert to senior executive leader

Listen to your next Podcast Interview Hi there, Another GUTSY PODCAST on RESILIENCE coming your way today. Sit back and relax - this one's an hour, with a TON of valuable career

by Marisa Santoro

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