The Question That Stopped the Room

The Question That Stopped the Room

The Question That Stopped the RoomPenny Nilsen
Published on: 24/05/2026

This month I had the privilege of delivering my keynote, Why Your Message Isn't Landing — And What To Do About It, as a featured presentation for three different associations.... and what I learned.

Public SpeakingBusiness Coaching
“Uncommitted” Is the Most Expensive Story Leaders Tell Themselves

“Uncommitted” Is the Most Expensive Story Leaders Tell Themselves

“Uncommitted” Is the Most Expensive Story Leaders Tell ThemselvesPenny Nilsen
Published on: 17/05/2026

When someone leaves, it’s easy to call them “uncommitted.” But the better leadership question is: What made commitment hard to form here?

Business Coaching
The Person Behind the Post

The Person Behind the Post

The Person Behind the PostPenny Nilsen
Published on: 03/05/2026

If you've been wondering how to show up more consistently online without a big budget...

Business Coaching
Your LinkedIn Profile Isn't a Resume. It's a Conversion Tool.

Your LinkedIn Profile Isn't a Resume. It's a Conversion Tool.

Your LinkedIn Profile Isn't a Resume. It's a Conversion Tool.Penny Nilsen
Published on: 26/04/2026

This week, I did something I hadn't done in a long time. I became a student again. I went through LinkedIn Makeover Week: Your LinkedIn Profile – Built to Convert by Social Sales Link — led by Brynne Tillman — and it forced me to rethink something important: My LinkedIn profile wasn't working as hard as it should be.

Business Coaching
Do You Want the Truth… or Just Comfort?

Do You Want the Truth… or Just Comfort?

Do You Want the Truth… or Just Comfort?Penny Nilsen
Published on: 19/04/2026

We've created a culture where feedback is so padded, so softened, that the truth never actually lands. So people keep doing the same things… getting the same results… wondering why nothing changes.

Business Coaching
You Don't Need to Work Harder. You Need to Duplicate Yourself.

You Don't Need to Work Harder. You Need to Duplicate Yourself.

You Don't Need to Work Harder. You Need to Duplicate Yourself.Penny Nilsen
Published on: 12/04/2026

The Question That Tells You Everything If your business doubled tomorrow, what would break? (Marie Torossian)

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