Some people just know how to read a room. They have this seemingly uncanny ability to perceive and understand the emotions, attitudes, and dynamics of a group of people in a given setting — and tailor their communications and behaviors in real time to make the most of the moment. Guess what? Those who do […]
I coach a lot of life science and biotech clients who create scientific and technical presentations. From pitches to high stakes regulatory meetings, time and again speakers overload their presentations (slides and talking points) with data — with the expectation that the data will do the job that the speaker actually needs to do themselves…
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Leadership and executive presence have evolved far beyond traditional stereotypes. I coach a lot of leaders on presence, and I’ll tell you right now that there is no “template” or “one way” to have presence. You need to do the work to find your authentic way to show up for yourself, and for the people
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When designing presentations, the 6 x 6 rule serves as a valuable guideline to keep your slides clear and concise. While not a strict rule, it’s a great reminder to avoid overcrowding your slides with too much text. Here’s what you need to know: What is the 6 x 6 Rule? The 6 x 6
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Remember that people experience conflict differently — yet we often assume everyone sees it the same way. For example, I have a tendency to slow things down and take stock of what happened. In fact, when I led teams, they use to think I was angry at them when something went wrong because I would
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