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Do you ever get frustrated when you find yourself not speaking up in meetings or missing opportunities due to fear of not saying the “right thing” in the “right way”? Trust me—you’re not alone, my friend! I hear this from students and clients all. the. time. Even when you know you’re capable, smart, and full…
READ MOREWhether you’re presenting in a meeting or pitching something to a client, try giving them your BLUF. How to give your BLUF so your message is clear, engaging, and to-the-point: The bottom line? 😉 👉 When I say BLUF, I mean Bottom Line Up Front. Cut to the chase, THEN contextualize. As human beings, we want…
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Picture this: you just delivered a presentation and answered a full round of impromptu questions on-the-fly! You’re feeling relieved that it’s over, but then your manager mentions that you seemed a little nervous. “Were you?” she asks. “I noticed you were using a lot of “ums”. Suddenly, you start replaying the whole meeting in your…
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Before we jump into today’s blog post, make sure to download the FREE companion worksheet, 2022: Reflect & Reset. It’ll take you through each step of today’s year in review, and help you reflect on all you’ve learned, and all the ways you’ve stretched and adapted since 2021. So grab your free copy & a…
READ MOREDespite leading her own team and working as a successful engineer in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical space for 17 years, Valerie (one of our amazing Presence Under Pressure grads) was struggling to redirect some of the energy she poured into her day-to-day deliverables toward her own personal and professional development. As the pandemic started, she…
READ MOREImagine that you’re suddenly in a meeting you had no time to prepare for. Do you feel an underlying “uh-oh” at the thought of having to formulate your thoughts and communicate your message clearly on the fly? You’re not alone! Hannah, Employment Counsel at a tech company (and one of our amazing Presence Under Pressure…
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