Speaking to a group? 5 questions to empower yourself and be less nervous
Whenever we're speaking -- whether it's to our internal teams, to clients, during an online webinar, at an event, or in the media -- developing a solid mindset is critical to presenting powerfully and memorably. But that needs to happen before we even step into the room, be it virtual or in real life. And it's on you to make [...]
Stop touching your face in Zoom meetings
Body language is essential to get right whenever you're presenting. Even though we're only seeing the top third of your body on Zoom (or Microsoft Teams or Google Meet), how you appear up there matters. This is especially true when you need to be perceived as a leader. This is not about lookin’ good. It’s about gaining the trust of [...]
How do you communicate when you’re stressed out? 3 wellness tips to practice today
This is an emotional time. We could be approaching WWIII, and you might be feeling many things intensely. This morning, I’m sitting in a hotel room getting ready to help clients present on stage during their annual meeting, and it’s hard not to be distracted by the news. If you’re in a high-pressure job, you need to be “on” despite [...]
A lesson from Elton John
Elton John finally made his way back to Chicago. This was a show originally scheduled for 2020. Like a lot of concerts, it was delayed because of the pandemic. As the months passed, I didn't think he would actually make it back. As you may know, Sir Elton recently had COVID. Was he going to be too nervous being in a big [...]
They’ll love your snow stories
Have you ever met a really BORING person? Been on a first date and wondered how someone could really be that bland? Are you sitting in a Zoom meeting right now listening to a person go on and on… about nothing? Or worse… are you afraid you might be that person? The best piece of advice I give thought leaders I [...]
The ripple effect of communication issues
How are the people inside your company communicating with your customers? Or future customers? I was on a call with a $12 billion company today. I’m sharing this in case you have the same issue. They hosted their annual meeting recently. Many of their execs had to give presentations and they quickly realized… several of them were having issues presenting and getting [...]