Messaging
3 surprising tricks for engaging your virtual audience with slides
Video of a baby cuddling with a big, chill dog. (Adorable.) Scroll. Meme of people turning household items into masks. (Clever.) Scroll. A photo of someone you admire doing something awesome in the world. (Love it. Click heart.) Scroll. You spend plenty of time staring at screens voluntarily. But the last thing you wanna…
Read MorePresence Under Pressure Special Edition: The quickest way to evaluate your speaking skills (on Zoom or in-person!)
“I hate watching or listening to myself speak” “It’s painful to watch myself on video” “I feel like I don’t recognize the sound of my own voice!” I know what you’re thinking… “Yep. Same. The absolute LAST thing I wanna do right now is watch myself on video. I already have to watch myself…
Read MoreHow to speak your audience’s language so they trust that YOU can help them
Real talk… Do you hear yourself saying a lot of this lately? “I know these are really unsettling times…” “I know there’s a lot up in the air right now… “ “I know you’ve been dealing with all sorts of new challenges…” Because if so, your heart’s clearly in the right place, but you…
Read MoreNeed to be more concise when you speak? Use this trick to skip the rambling
Do you find yourself zoning out during these virtual meetings? Ever think to yourself: “How long is he gonna go on for?” “She made that point three times.” “When is he gonna hurry up and stop talking already!?” Because if so, you’re not alone (and you’re not a horrible person.) But here’s…
Read MoreHow to stop letting others take credit for YOUR ideas
Welcome back to our Virtual Communication Series: Let’s Get Virtual, Virtual! During one of our FREE workshop/fundraisers last week, Jess asked this brilliant question: “What should you do if sometimes when you suggest something, it doesn’t get fully acknowledged, but then a few minutes later, someone will make that exact same suggestion and…
Read MoreBefore responding to an outburst, here’s how to maintain your composure and speak truth to power.
Welcome to Part III of this month’s F You February blog series! We’re discussing how to air out tension and set CLEAR boundaries without making things worse or pushing people away. Last week in Part II we covered: ✔️The most effective way to deal with indecision ✔️The #1 principle behind which “to-do” to tackle first…
Read MoreHow to cut tension and set boundaries – without making things worse
Have you ever felt that “f*ck you, February” feeling? Once the newness of the year has worn off and you’re back to the daily grind? It might manifest as tension between co-workers, a dip in energy, or a budding sense of irritation in the air… Because if you’re sensing any of this, you’re NOT alone…
Read MoreWant to avoid miscommunications and set clearer expectations for your team? Watch this.
Welcome back to Part III of this month’s 2020 Vision series. In Part I, we talked about goals and how to get clear on which skills YOU need to develop this year to tackle all your to-dos in less time with less stress. Missed it? Snag that free goal-setting worksheet here. In Part II, we talked…
Read MoreThe 3-letter-word that’ll ALWAYS help you paint a clearer picture for your audience [Video]
Welcome back to Part II of this month’s 2020 Vision series. Last week we talked about goals and getting clear on which skills YOU need to develop this year to tackle all your to-dos in less time with less stress. Missed it? Snag that free goal-setting worksheet here. TODAY, I’m breaking down the #1 secret to…
Read MoreHow to Make The Most of Holiday Parties And Networking Events (Parts I, II & III)
It’s the holiday season, which means it’s holiday PARTY season. Are you looking forward to connecting with people outside office life? Be honest: Does some part of you wish you could skip the small talk, avoid awkward conversations, and *actually* connect with a couple people you’ve been meaning to spark a deeper relationship with? If…
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