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New concepts and classic strategies to improve your approach to communication.

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…

3 ways to find your authentic speaking style and nail your next opportunity

I remember having a complete identity crisis in 7th grade when a motivational speaker came to speak to our junior high class. Their key message…

3 secret strategies you need to use to master your next video interview

By controlling some of these variables, your message, experience, and expertise are sure to have the spotlight. Preparation for the content of your job interview…

A Crash Course in Executive Presence from Trivago CEO Axel Hefer in three steps.

It can be a challenge to define what executive presence actually is, how one person has it and another doesn’t, and especially how to achieve it.   …

3 ways communication will change after the pandemic

Much has been written about how work has changed since the start of the pandemic. We’ve all read plenty about …