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3 ways to project confidence (even when you’re not feeling it)

Originally published for Fast Company October 5, 2021 I was speaking with a client recently about having executive presence and what exactly that means. My…

Don’t script your group presentations.

You will lose your audience and squander the talent on your team. Keeping your team’s messaging clear, concise, and consistent is…

3 ways thinking like an athlete will improve your communication skills

We’re all experts at communicating to some degree, yet when the pressure is on, we can overthink this very natural, practiced skill and end up…

NEED TO LEAVE YOUR JOB? HERE ARE 3 WAYS TO DO SO WITHOUT BURNING BRIDGES.

“Many workers spend five years or less in every job, so they devote more time and energy transitioning from one job…

Use these 3 tips if you’re nervous about speaking to people in-person again

When you are about to give a presentation, speak at an important meeting, have a call where the pressure is on, or even just heading…

Your webcam is killing your leadership presence. Save it in 3 steps

Recently, I was coaching a sales team that was new to presenting their products on a video call. When they started their pitch, I realized…

How to Speak Like a Senior Executive

Perhaps you’re looking to advance your career. Maybe you were just promoted to a new position, or you’re simply looking to improve your communication skills…

Interested in working with a communication coach?

Here are some key attributes to look for when hiring:  They listen to you.   It would be very encouraging to learn that public speaking and…

Being ‘nice’ can actually hurt your career. Do these three things instead

A client told me recently that they wanted to be promoted, but felt their “niceness” was getting in the way. As they wondered aloud whether…