Presence
How to pitch yourself without the ick factor… in interviews, networking situations, presentations and beyond
Welcome to January’s three-part series, where we’re covering the best way to approach the 3 most common questions you’ll face when pitching yourself—whether you’re presenting to stakeholders or asking for a raise. Since this month is the height of interview season, this series is geared towards the interview process. But don’t worry,…
Read MoreHow to land your message by getting grounded in your “why”
Here’s the truth: No one else will ever say anything quite like you. Because no one else has, or ever will have, your exact lived experience. No one else holds your specific combination of values. No one else has your particular blend of passions and concerns. And NO ONE else carries the same distinct…
Read MoreHow to overcome jitters and engage people from the get-go
“I’ve been preparing for this moment for a while now… I’ve done everything I can, and I’m ready to show up and do my best. But now that it’s here, I’m starting to feel nervous! How can I shake these jitters? I KNOW I’ve got this, but how do I prove that to my…
Read MoreHow to Genuinely Inspire & Motivate Others Using One Simple Phrasing Technique
Before we jump in, quick poll for ya: which of the following statements makes you feel more excited to keep reading? A. After reading this post, you’ll know how to genuinely inspire people and motivate them to act! B. If you don’t read this post, you’ll never be able to inspire or…
Read MoreHow to prevent vocal fatigue or hoarseness when you’re on back to back calls
Working remotely certainly has its benefits—anyone else still living in their stretchy pants (with the occasional “work top” thrown over a sport’s bra), or is that just me? That being said, back-to-back virtual calls can be FATIGUING. One of the most common struggles I’ve been hearing from clients lately is that their voices…
Read MoreHow to calm nerves with one beautifully simple trick
Palms slick with sweat. Heart beating in your throat. Thoughts racing, pulling you down into a spiral: “Why am I nervous? I’ve prepared for this, and I know what I’m talking about…” You tell yourself to relax, but that just makes you MORE anxious. So what the heck is goin’ on here? And…
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 craft a killer professional introduction (Part II)— stitching your story together and WOWing your audience
Quick reminder before we dig into today’s extra juicy blog post below… I’m teaching a Free Live Masterclass on Monday October 5th at 1 pm EST. It’s called How To Articulate Yourself Clearly and Confidently When it Matters Most: 5 Game-Changing Strategies for Turning Pressure into Presence–Anytime, Anywhere. >>> CLICK HERE to save…
Read MoreHow to craft a killer professional introduction (Part I)—whether you’ve got 30 seconds or 2 minutes
Real Talk: How often have you been asked in an interview or some sort of networking situation: “What do you do?” Or “Tell me about yourself…” (A million times, right?) And how often have you responded with something like: “Hi, my name’s ____, I work at [company] as [role]…” Now, I’m not suggesting…
Read MoreThe best (and worst) place to look during video calls
Let’s face it: looking directly into the camera when you’re speaking on video calls is AWKWARD and UNNATURAL. If you find yourself wondering where to look, especially when there are multiple people on the screen, you’re not alone and today’s blog post is for YOU. One of the most frequent questions I get,…
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