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They say that “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” And it’s true. Soft skills matter. In fact, according to today’s guest Nancy Schnoebelen Imbs, studies prove that people skills trump talent and can often make the difference in how far you climb

Published in Progressive Women’s Leadership BY NANCY SCHNOEBELEN IMBS “Difficult conversations do not just involve feelings, they are at their very core about feelings.”  – Douglas Stone   Let’s face it, most of us dread having that difficult conversation. Whether it be delivering bad news to a

Polished Chief Soft Skills Officer Nancy Schnoebelen Imbs shares her passion and advice for helping to enhance success for professionals. See pages 11-12 (In the Spotlight, A Chat with an Expert) to read her feature article.

Most of us dread having a difficult conversation. Whether it be delivering bad news to a co-worker, discussing a delicate topic with a friend, talking to your boss about a work issue that needs to change or other challenging topics, these conversations are, well, difficult. Just thinking

Tune into Progressive Women’s Leadership podcast as Nancy Imbs of Polished shares why #SelfAwareness is critical in the workplace and how you can boost your self-awareness too.

Michelle and Nikolette discuss what makes Grit and how it presents in their professional and personal lives on the Progressive Women’s Leadership WLT Podcast. They talk about the two main components – passion and perseverance – as well as an extra ingredient, grace, discussed by Nancy Imbs

To gift or not to regift? That is the question of the day and maybe on your mind as you aim to finish your holiday shopping. Many of us have received gifts that, perhaps, we already have or dare I say don’t like or want. Can they

Get Nice with Nancy! and get tips on how to make someone’s holiday season brighter! Some of the most meaningful holiday gifts can’t be wrapped—like giving of your time and filling someone’s heart with joy. Such acts of kindness are easy to do and brings merriment along

Thanksgiving is a time to share a feast with family and friends while enjoying each other’s company. Don’t let setting the table stress you out. Nancy Schnoebelen Imbs of Polished is here with us on News 4 Great Day’s “Get Nice with Nancy” segment to share tips