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. …
2017 Is Off and Running: Are You Pushing or Pulling with Communication?
Six weeks have flown by since the start of the new year, and companies are off and running toward new goals to reach 2017 outcomes. There’s energy in your hallways and on your conference calls as …
Our Next Chapter
We think of January as a beginning month. We set new goals and benchmarks, and we celebrate the end of one year and the start of a new one. Most of us return to work refreshed, …
Shake the Grinch in Presentations
Every Who at Who, Inc. liked company keynotes a lot, But the Grinch, who was their manager, did not! The Grinch hated presentations, no matter the season, Though he didn’t say why, we know his demeanor …
The Keynotes are Coming!
We affectionately call January our “keynote season,” and the months leading up to it are when we help leaders set the stage for the year ahead. From sales conferences to all-company meetings, January is the month that strategies are …
Who’s the Captain of Content Cadence?
You know, the person who sets the right tone and direction for all of the information that leaders receive. The single point of contact who aligns how information is shared across an organization. The person you …