We all have seasons in our careers where we’ve been knocked down. It might be getting laid off, having a toxic boss, or losing a business. The question is: Will you get back up? And if so, how do you start? One of my clients received a significant industry award [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Picture courtesy of The New York Times She was judged for what she wore. She was ripped apart online. She was called out of touch. We only saw a picture. We didn't know her itinerary. Yet she was judged for what she wore. Every detail was outlined and ridiculed [...]
Remember debate team in high school? I wish I had joined. Don't get me wrong, I loved being an editor of my school's paper, concert choir, DECA, acting in high school musicals and plays... but I didn't really understand the value of debate team until later. Preparing and delivering an [...]
Some people talk with their hands. Some people talk with their hands a little too much. They're in the middle of a room - yet, it's like they're waving down a plane. Distracting? Yes. Have you ever been in an audience or watched someone online and found yourself watching them [...]
