<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Amplify Connections Consulting]]></title><description><![CDATA[A boutique firm providing strategic marketing, communications, and leadership development for businesses, individuals, and nonprofit organizations.]]></description><link>https://www.amplify-cc.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:48:53 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.amplify-cc.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[The Awareness Advantage: Why Self-Awareness Matters at Work]]></title><description><![CDATA[Learn why self-awareness really matters at work, what most people miss, and how effective leaders get it right.]]></description><link>https://www.amplify-cc.com/post/why-self-awareness-matters-at-work</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a08b2d3a2716aeb2151141</guid><category><![CDATA[Communication]]></category><category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:20:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_af7bc01147de4cbcab136e3a7e3e6a36~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kristen Theisen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Color-Coded Approach to Taking Time off and Unplugging]]></title><description><![CDATA[For leaders who can't unplug, who check email for "just a minute" on vacation, who feel guilty about disconnecting, or who return from time off more exhausted than when you left—you're not alone. 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