Category: ‘Mouse in the Room’

How To Be a Confident Human Being

Posted on May 13th, 2022 by Tara

In this interview, I talk about something really important to all of us… confidence. This isn’t about putting on a brave face and pretending everything is okay, even when it’s not. Being a confident human being is about having the courage to be your true, authentic self. Tune in as I discuss: Why naming your […]

The Art of Making The Deal – Part 5: Making Your List & Dreaming Big

Posted on April 30th, 2022 by Tara

In this 5-part series of The Art of Making The Deal, I’ve discussed many important pieces… from Possibility and Courage, to Persistency and Transparency. In Part 5, we look at the importance of dreaming big and making a list of what you want in a deal. Why your dream list is so important to making […]

The Art of Making The Deal – Part 4: Transparency

Posted on April 30th, 2022 by Tara

In Part 4 of The Art of Making The Deal, I discuss the importance of transparency and how it can help you close more deals. Why being transparent is one of the strongest things you can do in business. What you can do to improve your transparency – hint: it’s naming your mouse, aka feelings. […]

The Art of Making The Deal – Part 3: Charming Persistence

Posted on April 30th, 2022 by Tara

In Part 3 of The Art of Making The Deal, it’s all about how to be charmingly persistent. You’ve probably heard that persistence is key when it comes to making deals. But what does that mean? How do you go about being persistent without becoming a pest? How to use your charm and persuasion skills […]

The Art of Making The Deal – Part 2: Courage

Posted on April 30th, 2022 by Tara

In Part 2 of The Art of Making The Deal, I provide some insights of what your life could look like if you had the courage to reach out and make a deal. How to muster up the courage needed. How to find the courage and seal the deal. Why persistence plays a big part […]

The Art of Making The Deal – Part 1: Possibility

Posted on April 30th, 2022 by Tara

Making the deal is an art, and in this series with Corey Kupfer of Deal Quest, I will break it down for you. In part 1, we’re talking about possibility. Most people think that making a deal is all about having the correct information or knowing what the other person wants, but that’s not always […]

Commitment Versus Attachment

Posted on April 1st, 2022 by Tara

When do you know you’re too attached to the outcome? We’ve all experienced it in our lives at some point. I did the other day… playing ping pong! Attachment only works when you get what you want. When attachment becomes a problem. Why commitment is a place to stand in your power. Why observing the […]

Why Nose-Bleed Honesty Pays Off

Posted on April 1st, 2022 by Tara

  Let’s talk about nose-bleed honesty and how it can help you in both your personal and professional life. Tune in as I cover: How your relationships can be better. Why radical transparency pays off. Why ‘losing’ something may not be a bad thing. Nose-bleed honesty pays off in more ways than we could imagine. […]

Increase Your Transparency Today (and upcoming book)

Posted on March 28th, 2022 by Tara

I’m excited to announce that my latest project – the Mouse in the Room book – has been funded. My co-author, Shaina List, and I thank you for your support! Tune in to this special episode of Tough Conversations, where I’m joined by Zach Kellum and Lauren Rayburn. I cover: What is a mouse? Why […]

It Takes Courage To Name Your Mice

Posted on March 28th, 2022 by Tara

The elephant isn’t the only animal in the room.  There’s a much more subtle creature… mice. It has been said that talking about emotions (aka, naming your mice) is seen as a sign of weakness. But this couldn’t be further from the truth! A lack of discussion leads only to frustration and resentment, which ultimately […]