Are You Overlooking the Most Important Factor in Productivity? Have you ever noticed that when things aren’t running smoothly at work, it often comes down to the same core issue? I see it time and time again in my work with clients, and last week was no exception. So, [...]
Feeling stuck in your business? You’re not alone. In this post, I’m sharing how to get unstuck in business using optimism—one of the most powerful emotional intelligence skills you can develop. So many of my clients lately have been feeling discouraged. Whether it’s cash flow struggles, hiring frustrations, or [...]
Conflict in relationships—whether personal or professional—is inevitable. But how we respond to conflict is what determines the strength of our connection, our teams, and our outcomes. In this video, I share powerful insights, including recent research from relationship experts Drs. Julie and John Gottman, to help you stay grounded, [...]
ACG Charleston—those words mean a lot to me. I’m Roberta Moore, a recent transplant to Charleston. Before I even unpacked a single box, I made sure to transfer my membership from ACG St. Louis to ACG Charleston. In this video, I share why this group has been such a [...]
Roberta’s Rant: Let’s talk optimism. I had an unexpected gap in my calendar today and felt called to share what’s been coming up with so many of my clients: They’re stuck. Discouraged. Facing hiring challenges, restructuring woes, cash flow stress... you name it. Here’s what I tell them: Optimism [...]
Are you new to Charleston, helping to grow middle-market companies, and looking to build meaningful professional connections? ACG Charleston might be exactly what you’re looking for. In this video, Roberta Moore shares her experience joining ACG Charleston after moving from St. Louis, and how the group has helped her [...]
Are you balancing assertiveness and empathy—or is one taking over? After working with nearly 800 EQ-i 2.0 Emotional Intelligence assessments, I’ve noticed a trend—especially among women. Women often score high in empathy but lower in assertiveness. Men (on average) tend to score the opposite. Why? Socialization plays a role. [...]
Conflict is inevitable. Whether in the workplace or at home, disagreements happen. But how we handle them makes all the difference. Research from Julie and John Gottman shows that for every one negative comment in an argument, it takes five positive interactions to counteract it. Think about that! If [...]
Ever blurted something out and instantly regretted it? You’re not alone. Our brains are wired to feel first and think later, thanks to the amygdala—the part of our brain that still thinks we’re fighting off saber-toothed tigers. That’s why we react before our logical brain (the prefrontal cortex) can [...]
For years, I thought I didn’t like change. I convinced myself that I needed to work harder on being flexible and resilient—traits tied to embracing change with excitement. But then something shifted.