Regardless of your role, there are two moments in any communication setting that are critical to consider. Whether it’s a call, live meeting, video conference, email, presentation, pitch, or event, this…is…essential. (And by the way, if you ever offer a Q&A, then what I’m sharing here will change your approach forever.) For over 25 years, …
You are doing it almost every single day. What’s the “it?” Communicating…speaking …or “presenting.” And you can’t afford to blow it. This 3-minute excerpt from a live event shares a bit more about the different settings to consider, why each opportunity matters, and what’s at stake. Risk Forward & Rock On, P.S. We have …
Are people you’re speaking to not as engaged as you’d like? Are they zoning out on Zoom? Checking their messages? Whether it’s in meetings, 1:1 conversations, video calls, consultative sales settings, or stage presentations, there’s a key ingredient most people fail to consider. This presentation mistake is one I see made again and again…. …
One of the questions I ask my audiences to consider is this: “Years from now, when people talk about you, what will they say? How are you showing up? When you communicate, are you elevating others and bringing out their best? Here’s a brief 1-minute excerpt from a keynote last year which might provide …
An unexpected, joyful and profound moment from last week…. *** “Is George still around?” I asked the woman outside the store. “Yep, he’s inside right now.” I couldn’t believe it. During my freshman year at Stanford University, George Cattermole had been my philosophy professor, but I hadn’t seen him in decades. In addition to teaching …
“Trust might be granted, but it is not guaranteed.” I said this on stage last week as I spoke to 350 accountants, auditors, business consultants and tax specialists at Haynie & Company, one of the most impressive companies and cultures I’ve encountered in my career. Those who work at Haynie & Co. absolutely love it. …
In what ways might you blend two seemingly disparate or opposing fields to benefit the other? For my own part, an unexpected synergy has resulted from the surprising mix of the corporate market and the arts. The dynamic works in both directions. My experience as a performing artist has enabled me to bring insights …
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This week, I thought I’d share a brief 2-minute tale of an embarrassing moment, but one that reveals the reality of my life at work and in this case, immediately following a keynote. I hope this clip brings you a chuckle and allows you to feel a bit less alone when your life behind …
There’s something special about all-women events—business and social. As someone who went to an all-girls grade and middle school (K-9), I still feel a shift in the air at events like these. Men who are guests feel it, too …in a very positive way. The reception from women… the level of perception, connection… the intent …
Mentorship has been very much on my mind lately, largely because I’ve been deep in prep for a keynote which I delivered on May 1 for 500 women in business. The conference theme focused on Leadership & Mentorship, and I thought I’d share some of my insights here. (I’ve also included far below 3 of …
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