The Communication Flip-Flop: A Critical Shift for Young Managers
If you’ve become a new manager this year or if you’re responsible for developing one, you’re likely checking a list of skills that need to be enhanced or expanded. But, the communication skills actually have to …
Cultures are Different – People are Not!
When a client called last Spring with an intriguing invitation, it was one that I’d heard before. Would I take our program across the world to her team in India? It was quite an invitation, but …
Thoughts on Early Career Employees: What They Know and What They Don’t
It’s the start of a program on personal brand and presence, and we’re expecting twenty participants who have been described as “early career.” And as we often say, you can tell a lot about people by …
Everybody Loves a Good Story
One of the questions we hear at the midpoint of one of our programs or coaching engagements is: “How do you know so much about our business?” There are some special companies that we know pretty …
Don’t Nickel and Dime the Quarter
As we’ve continued our work on connecting stories to storylines, we’re often asked to show how some of the driest content in companies can be more relatable and compelling to listeners. The quarterly review always ranks …
When Times are Tough, the Tough Keep Talking!
The only constant in life is change. But when that change affects your work life, it’s an unsettled time for everyone involved. We see the impact of these indicators as we coach executives and managers who …
Executive Presence Is a Top Priority for Leadership
High-potential and leadership programs are a top priority as companies focus on succession planning and the development of future leaders. And, as companies define skill gaps, Executive Presence has become a hot topic and an urgent …
To Speak or Not to Speak…? The Complexity of Meeting Dynamics
Managers who are striving to advance in their careers always get feedback on their communication skills and their ability to impact other people. Sometimes the feedback is specific and easy to understand. “You speak too fast …
Presentation Challenges in the C-Suite
As a spoken communications coach, I’m often asked about the kind of executives I coach. While the profiles of executives are too diverse to stereotype, the timing of coaching is something many executives have in common. …