WMW International

05/01/2026

More communication doesn’t always create more clarity.

Sometimes it creates more confusion.

I experienced this firsthand last week with a vendor situation leading up to my conference.

Emails weren’t resolving anything.
Escalation didn’t fix it.
Even urgency started shifting the tone of the conversation.

Everything changed with one simple shift in how I approached the conversation.

🎥 Sharing what happened—and what actually created resolution—in today’s video.

05/01/2026

If communication has felt heavier this week…

more conversations than expected
more follow-up than necessary
more effort just to get to alignment

it’s not a volume issue.

It’s a 𝗳𝗹𝗼𝘄 issue.

Because when communication isn’t structured clearly…

it doesn’t resolve.

It loops.

And over time, those loops start to cost:

time
energy
confidence in decisions

So instead of asking:

“How do we communicate more?”

The better question is:

“How do we 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝘁 the structure so communication can actually resolve?”

Here are three places to stabilize:

1️⃣ Clarify the objective
What is this communication meant to move forward?

2️⃣ Define ownership
Who is responsible for acting on it?

3️⃣ Close the loop
What does “resolved” actually look like?

When those three are in place…

communication becomes lighter
decisions move faster
ex*****on requires less effort

You don’t need more conversations.

You need cleaner ones.

If this week surfaced areas where communication is looping instead of resolving…

there’s usually a structural reason behind it.

Inside the Executive Leadership Assessment or a focused team workshop, we map:

where communication is breaking down
where it’s getting stuck
and how to restructure it so it actually moves work forward

So your team can spend less time aligning…

and more time executing.

04/29/2026

Most communication breakdowns aren’t obvious.

They don’t show up as conflict.

They show up as 𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗴.

Decisions that take longer than they should
Projects that need more follow-up than expected
Conversations that feel… repetitive

Nothing is technically wrong.

But something isn’t moving cleanly.

This is where communication architecture becomes visible.

Not in what’s being said…

But in how clearly it translates into action.

So here’s a simple midweek diagnostic:

Look at the last 5 decisions made inside your team.

For each one, ask:

Was the objective clear?
Was ownership defined?
Did ex*****on move without additional clarification?

Or…

Did it require:

follow-up conversations
reinterpretation
or additional alignment after the fact

Because that gap right there?

That’s where communication turns into inefficiency.

And most teams don’t notice it…

until everything starts taking more effort than it should.

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𝗪𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗳𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝗮 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝘁?

04/28/2026

One of the fastest ways to spot a communication architecture issue isn’t in what’s being said.

It’s in how often it needs to be 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗮𝗶𝗱.

Same topic.
Same objective.
Multiple conversations.

Not because people aren’t capable.

But because the original communication didn’t land at the right level.

What I often see inside leadership teams looks like this:

A decision is introduced…
but stays open for interpretation

A direction is shared…
but requires follow-up to clarify ownership

A message is delivered…
but gets reprocessed across multiple conversations

And over time, something subtle starts happening:

Ex*****on slows
Confidence drops
And leaders start carrying more communication load than they should

Because instead of:

communicate → align → execute

It becomes:

communicate → interpret → revisit → clarify → execute

This is where the 70 / 20 / 10 structure matters in practice.

If too much communication lives in:

context
discussion
interpretation

instead of:

clear, objective direction

the system starts working harder than it needs to.

Not because of effort.

But because of structure.

So here’s the question to consider:

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆?

04/27/2026

Most leadership teams don’t have a communication problem.

They have a 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 problem.

Because communication isn’t just about what’s being said.

It’s about how information is 𝗳𝗶𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱,
𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱,
and 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗱 across the system.

When that structure isn’t clear…

Everything starts to feel heavier than it should:

more conversations to reach alignment
more interpretation of the same message
more time spent clarifying what was already said

Nothing looks broken.

But ex*****on slows.

This is where I use a simple 70 / 20 / 10 lens for executive communication:

𝟳𝟬% → communication that directly serves the objective
𝟮𝟬% → communication that provides context, nuance, and alignment
𝟭𝟬% → personal perspective, interpretation, or overlay

The issue isn’t communication volume.

The issue is when the proportions are off.

When:

too much communication lives in the 20%
decisions stay in discussion longer than they should
and personal perspective starts outweighing objective clarity

That’s when teams begin to feel:

unclear
over-communicated
misaligned despite constant conversation

Strong executive expression isn’t about saying more.

It’s about structuring communication so the right information moves at the right level.

So here’s the leadership question to start your week:

𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗺𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺’𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆…
𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗺𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝗶𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱?

04/22/2026

We’re 3 days from our 2026 Sass, Cash, and Class International Conference…

and this is how we’re gearing up 👀

✔ Final speaker prep
✔ Sponsor integrations coming together
✔ Room design + flow being finalized
✔ Conversations being intentionally curated

And one of my favorite parts?

We’re bringing together voices from 4 countries - United States, Canada, Australia, and the Netherlands — all in one space.

This isn’t just a conference.

It’s an experience that’s been built with intention from the ground up.

If you’re feeling the pull… there’s still time to join us virtually 💻✨

https://lnkd.in/gBz48pPJ

Amanda Taylor Dr. Julie Ducharme Dr. Melissa Balizan Dr. Wendy Labat The Financial Healer Debbie Harris JOANNE BROOKS, MBA Amara Martin Carey Overstreet Carey Conley Antoinette M Engelke Sarah Strackhouse Shelby Jo Long Cadence Speakers Bureau KeyBank Oscar Holguin Sanchez Deborah Drummond Dr. Joshua Ducharme

04/21/2026

Before we step into Sass, Cash, and Class this weekend…

I want to take a moment to acknowledge the people helping make this experience possible ✨

This event isn’t created alone.

It’s supported by incredible sponsors who believe in bringing women together for real conversations, meaningful connection, and growth.

Because of them, we’re able to create a space that is intentional, elevated, and impactful.

💛 When you’re in the room:
Take a moment to connect with them
Learn about what they do
Acknowledge their support

They’re not just part of the event…
They’re part of what makes it possible.

04/20/2026

There's 1 more week left before the 𝗦𝗮𝘀𝘀, 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗵, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 powered by 𝗦𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸𝘀. I'll be speaking alongside many other incredible women powerhouses. The event will be both in-person and virtual. So, grab your ticket today! What are you waiting for?

https://shetalksdenver.leadandempowerher.com

04/19/2026

04/17/2026

If you’re in a reinvention phase right now…

the goal isn’t to move faster.

It’s to 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲.

Because once your proportions shift…

everything can start to feel:

heavier than it should
less clear than it was
harder to execute than before

Not because you’re doing something wrong.

But because your system is no longer aligned with where you are.

And this is where most people make a critical mistake.

They try to push forward…

without resetting the structure underneath.

But reinvention doesn’t stabilize through momentum.

It stabilizes through 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁.

So instead of asking:

“How do I keep growing?”

Ask:

“What needs to be stabilized first?”

Here are three places to start:

1️⃣ Re-anchor your 70%
What is still working, aligned, and worth protecting?

2️⃣ Contain your 20%
What actually needs review… vs what you’ve been overthinking?

3️⃣ Commit to your 10%
What needs to be released or rebuilt—without dragging it forward?

Because when those proportions come back into alignment…

everything starts to feel different:

clearer decisions
cleaner ex*****on
more sustainable growth

You don’t need to rebuild everything.

You just need to stabilize what matters.

And build from there.

If you’re in that space right now…

where things aren’t broken
but they’re not as stable as they could be

there’s usually a structural reason.

Inside the Executive Leadership Audit, we map:

what’s still holding
what’s pulling too much weight
and what needs to be reset

So you can stabilize first…

and then grow from something that actually supports you.

04/16/2026

✨ Final Release Now Open ✨

As we close out the room for April 25th, we’ve opened a limited number of remaining seats at our final release rate of $85.

👉 In-person
👉 Virtual available (no travel required)

This is for those who have been feeling the pull… but needed the right moment to say yes.

Once these seats are filled, we’re closing the room.

🎟 https://shetalksdenver.leadandempowerher.com/

Dr. Melissa Balizan Dr. Julie Ducharme Dr. Wendy Labat The Financial Healer JOANNE BROOKS, MBA Debbie Harris Deborah Drummond Amanda Wyman Amanda Taylor KeyBank Carey Conley Carey Overstreet Antoinette M Engelke Sarah Strackhouse Dr. Joshua Ducharme