Archive - Bryan's Field Notes

The Earpiece Wasn't Working — And Neither Was Her Confidence

A high-stakes media interview turned into a masterclass on why real readiness can't be scripted, coached, or whispered through an earpiece. Sometimes…

Jul 7

June 2025

Summer Slows Down, But Your Inbox Doesn't Care

How to build productive pauses into a season that promises rest but delivers deadlines—and why that five-minute walk with your dog might be the most…

Jun 23

Stop Performing at Work Events. Start Connecting Instead.

Why vulnerability beats performance every time when it comes to building the kind of professional relationships that actually matter

Jun 16

Rally Your Believers First: The Campaign Strategy That Works Everywhere

How focusing on supporters rather than skeptics creates the social proof that drives real change in business

Jun 9

Why You Should Call That Person You Just Thought About

We don’t need perfect timing or polished excuses to reach out. Sometimes, the best connections start with no agenda at all.

Jun 2

May 2025

What Oprah Taught Me About Networks

How one bold ask—and a surprise from Oprah—proved the value of reaching out.

May 26

You Don’t Need All the Answers to Begin

I’ve Spent Years Writing—But Never Like This

May 19

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