Author: Nadia Bilchik

Rate Your RQ (Relevancy Quotient): Are You Staying Current in a Rapidly Changing World?

We live in a world of rapid transformation — from how we communicate to how we collaborate. Whether it’s the rise of AI, shifts in the workplace, or new tools reshaping how we do business, the pace of change shows no signs of slowing.

So the question is: Are you adapting? Are you staying relevant?

What Is Your RQ?

I call it your Relevance Quotient (RQ)your ability to stay current,

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Effortless & Effective Conversation Starters

Effortless & Effective Conversation Starters

We’ve all been there. You’re at a networking event or a conference or even scrolling through LinkedIn, wanting to make a connection but not quite sure how to break the ice. You don’t want to come off as awkward, but you also don’t want to use a tired, predictable opener (yes, we’re looking at you, “So, what do you do?”).

The ability to start a conversation—whether in person or online—is essential for expanding your network.

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Skillful Communication is Essential for Your Health! Here’s Why!

Let’s be real: we communicate daily without giving it much thought. We constantly talk, text, email, DM, and, sadly, keep on checking our phones for new messages. But have you ever stopped to think about how communication (or miscommunication!) affects your health?

Think about how much stress bubbles up during a conflict. Or how frustrated you feel when someone misunderstands you. Or worse, how deflated you get when your hard work or talent goes unrecognized.

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5 Skills to Master in 2025. Communication Skills that AI will never replace!

It’s time to perfect those “real world” communication skills!

It can sometimes feel like AI can do everything, from creating a slick presentation to answering the most esoteric questions. However, there is at least one area where the human touch is still essential, and that is in the realm of interpersonal communication. The more AI pervades our lives, the more critical it is to master the following “real world”

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Do you invite PARTICIPATION?

Research has shown that participants will never forget everything they have said during a meeting—and some of what you have said. That is why inviting as much participation from others as possible is a critical skill, whether it is giving a presentation, facilitating a meeting, or simply having a conversation. Encouraging people to participate transforms them from a “passive” to an “active” mode, resulting in greater engagement, more idea generation,

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My Secret Antidote to Overcoming Nervousness

I co-wrote a book called Own Your Space a couple of years ago. One of my favorite chapters is called Own Your Confidence. Here is an excerpt.

Exuding a level of ease and confidence is critical to your career success because confidence has the power to create self-fulfilling prophecies.

Success may not be an easy journey for anyone, but when you’re navigating your way to the next level,

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How Would You Rate Your Level of Energy?

When you present information or answer a call, how would you rate your level of energy?

Do you exude the level of energy that says, “I am here, I am present, and what I have to communicate is important?” Or do you sound tired and disinterested? Energy is one of those intangible non-verbal qualities that is most noticeable when lacking.

Exuding a level of positive energy takes work, especially if you are in back-to-back meetings.

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