Speak Up and Stand Out

Being heard is not about trying to communicate like someone else. Being heard is about harnessing our best self so our ideas get a seat at the table.

Happy International Women’s Day! As we celebrate the many contributions women have

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Give Thanks and Remember Your Strengths

Last month, we discussed how to give feedback to others. Although it’s always helpful to seek new perspectives, it’s also important to incorporate the knowledge and feedback of another key person: yourself. Self-feedback is a powerful tool.

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Developing Confident Presenters

While practice may make permanent, practice and repetition doesn’t always bring about improvement. Whether we deliver presentations and messages frequently or only occasionally; we need to be confident that our messages are clear and resonate with our audience. The best

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Executive Presence – The “It” Factor

We know when delivering a high-stakes presentation or meeting, it is important to show up professionally and with purpose. But what exactly is the “IT Factor” that sets apart the good from the great? Some call it Executive Presence. 

Leaders

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Curb the Forgetting Curve – Extend the Learning Journey

Have you ever left a presentation, meeting, or webinar with your head full of new facts and information but in mere hours, find yourself struggling to recall what you have learned?

You’re not alone. The forgetting curve is real. Some

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Virtual Conference Presentations

Virtual conferences have been rising in popularity for years, but now and for the foreseeable future, they have become a necessity. Although experts are saying they will not replace in-person conferences all together, virtual conferences are here to stay.

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3 Strategies to Bring Good Luck to any Presentation

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It’s not luck that turns the Chicago River green each year on the Saturday before St. Patrick’s Day – it’s a crew of 6 people, 2 boats, 3 flour sifters and 40 pounds of environmentally-friendly orange powder.

As Benjamin Franklin

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