Angie Witkowski 
We all want accountability. But what does that look like? No excuses, which can be tough. Everyone has an excuse for something – everyone. Here’s my take: it’s easier to hold yourself accountable than to be held accountable. But for those who have the courage to hold others accountable? Results happen easier, with less friction. … Read more
Are you feeling drained? Like if you hear your boss announce another “new, exciting” initiative you’ll literally scream “Enough with the new stuff already??!! Can’t you see we haven’t done the old stuff yet?” Despite what your boss thinks, not everyone is pumped up about new projects, goals, markets, and business opportunities. Some of “us,” … Read more
Stop what you’re doing. I want you to take a good, hard look at yourself: – Where are you? – What are you doing? – What’s your current mood? – How does your body feel? – What’s your outlook on life? How’d you do with your inventory? Feeling good … … Read more
How to avoid the “Help, get me out of here” moments I never do this – attend conferences alone. But I attended the National Speakers Association’s Influence Conference solo because my girlfriends aren’t in this line of work … and no one wanted to come to Orlando in the middle of July just to stay … Read more
I grew up in a rural Northern Michigan town and was part of an even smaller church community. I’d often serve as an altar girl, which would put me in close contact with some of our more elder parishioners. I remember one sunny July when a teenager showed up to mass wearing American flag patterned … Read more
I own it. That’s been my response to many of my mistakes, missed goals, and disappointing outcomes. When an idea is communicated poorly in an email – I own it. When a health and fitness plan doesn’t get off the ground – I own it. When I flub a difficult conversation – I own it. … Read more
You Need Help. Here’s How to Get It. Your breakthrough will come from the sage advice of a champion or friend. How to Ask for Help. Many consider asking for help to be a sign of weakness. It’s acknowledging that you don’t know everything and feels like it signals to others that you’re incompetent, imperfect, and … Read more
Building confidence is a never-ending pursuit. In SPARK, my co-authors and I highlighted four key strategies to building unshakeable confidence, which included this concept of “developing positive self-appraisals.” In other words, self-talk. The words we tell ourselves have a significant influence over how we perform in the experience we’re about to enter. If we say, … Read more
In the Marines, workplace attire was pretty simple. When I transitioned into pharmaceutical sales, life got a lot more complex. Now, as a keynote speaker and consultant, I find that I’m always thinking about what I wear … and connecting that with what I hope to project. I’ve learned a few things along the way: … Read more
When anyone thanks me for their service, I’ve got to admit that I get a little uncomfortable. After all, I served during peacetime. I was in my early 20’s, stationed primarily in Hawaii, and drove a Jeep Wrangler – I was living my best life. I actually should be thanking you, tax payers, for my … Read more
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