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Do you sometimes repeat yourself when you speak? Maybe you’re: ➡️ Not sure if your point just landed… ➡️ Or it’s hard to gauge your listener’s reaction… Do you find yourself saying the same thing a few times, a few different ways, until you get some sort of “got it” signal (like a head nod or a verbal response)? Because if so, you’re not alone! We’re socially conditioned to keep…
Watch this 2-minute clip where I demonstrate how to recover when your mind goes blank — so you can see what works, what doesn’t, and how small shifts in your body, attention, and delivery completely change the experience. This is a huge part of why I’m bringing back Talk It Out Tuesdays — your FREE weekly mid-day…
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 there’s anything…
Despite 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…
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Two Ways to Sound More Confident When You Speak
🎥 [Watch the 2-minute video below] to learn two quick, game-changing shifts that can instantly elevate your presence—without memorizing a script or becoming someone you’re not. You may have heard the stat: 93% of communication is nonverbal—meaning your tone and body language speak louder than your words, especially when the stakes are high. So if…
Two Ways to Sound More Confident When You Speak
🎥 [Watch the 2-minute video below] to learn two quick, game-changing shifts that can instantly elevate your presence—without memorizing a script or becoming someone you’re not. You may have heard the stat: 93% of communication is nonverbal—meaning your tone and body language speak louder than your words, especially when the stakes are high. So if…
How to memorize your presentation (or really, anything!) without memorizing the lines
Preparing to give a presentation can feel a lot like pulling teeth. And while memorizing your lines might seem like the only way not…
How to manage conversational expectations (and not ruin someone’s day!)
My mother-in-law does this hilarious and very HER thing whenever she hosts a big meal at her house. She’ll make an amazing spread with…
3 Ways to Signal “You Belong” At Work.
“I just wish people felt more comfortable and connected here. I know if they did, they’d be more productive and perform at a higher…
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How to stay calm and respond effectively when you’re freaking out.
True Story. It was about five minutes into my favorite yoga class (taught by the beautiful Emma Poole). We had chanted our “ohms” and…
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This week, I’ve been feeling particularly uneasy. On Monday I woke up feeling amazing, like I could do anything. But by the end of…