As a leader, your words are important, but your body language is just as powerful in communicating your message. In fact, research has shown that up to 55% of communication is conveyed through nonverbal cues such as posture, gestures, and facial expressions. Effective leaders are aware of the messages their body language is sending and […]
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I don’t typically read from a script when I present. Often I will have some bullets for reference in front of me to remind me of my key points, and I’m pretty comfortable speaking without a script as long as I’m comfortable with my material. Many of my clients do the same. However, there are
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When it comes to relationships, conflict is inevitable. It’s going to happen from time to time, and how we handle ourselves when it happens greatly affects how fast we resolve it (or push ourselves further into the abyss of uncomfortableness). Learning how you experience conflict — and understanding that most people you interact with experience it differently
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When I coach people on creating powerful presentations, one of the first things we work on is their PowerPoint slides. Because much of the business world uses PowerPoint to share data among teams, it’s natural to want to put every data point and every clarifying message on a slide to ensure the reader will understand
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Making a career transition, or any significant type of career change, is hard work. It’s also fraught with risk and uncertainty — yet the payoff can be literally life-changing. I know. I’ve done it 4 times. And that’s why I enjoy helping others along their career journeys. Whether it’s figuring out if it’s best to
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