Sally Hogshead | Fascinate Blog

7 ways to fascinate in your next meeting

Imagine this. You’re in a BIG meeting at work. You speak up to make a point. You clear your voice , and all eyes turn to you. Suddenly you realize… …everyone is fascinated. They’re listening to you…

9 cool ways to modernize Santa’s personal brand

Fun fact: Santa is the world’s 2nd most recognizable character, right after Mickey Mouse. (Go Santa!) Just for fun, what if we updated Santa’s personal brand for 2020, with a bit of irreverent zest?…

Different is BETTER than better

We grew up with a myth. The myth says: Work hard to be “better.” Better than everyone else. Better than the other students in our classroom. In your career, be better than the competition… because…

Your most extraordinary .1%

You probably already know your most attractive feature… Maybe it’s your warm smile, wavy hair, or that mischievous glint in your eye. You probably already know how to dress in order to emphasize your…

7 fascinating topics for your holiday dinner

Happy almost-Thanksgiving! Want to make your Thanksgiving conversation a little more… fascinating? Here come the 7 Advantages to your rescue. Just for fun, we created this simple guide to spice up…

My not-so-fascinating life (part II)

A personal story... Last year, I experienced a brutal period of time. 😔 My mom was in the ICU. I lived in airports and hospitals. Didn’t see my kids for weeks. Started having crippling daily…

Sally’s backseat Uber talk with Ryan Levesque

Sally recently shared a ride to the airport with her good friend Ryan Levesque. She’s pretty excited about what she learned about his brand new book Choose. Ryan uses his background in neuroscience…

6 fascinating communication tips from Super Bowl commercials

A note from Sally: As I type this for you, I’m preparing for my next interview about Super Bowl ads. (Woohoo!) Looking back on my previous national appearances, here's a quick stroll down memory lane…

My not-so-fascinating life

A personal note from Sally... September was a brutal month. Probably the worst of my life. Truth be told... since then, I’ve felt kinda anxious and sad. I can’t seem to get my creative groove back…

Which celebrities share your communication style?

Whether real or fictional, we have certain expectations when it comes to a famous person's brand. Although we may not know them personally, we have a basic understanding of who they are based solely…