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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…
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You’re making a point, zeroing in on exactly what you want to say and then…. A flat line. Mental radio silence. You completely lose your train of thought. You feel your eyes dart around the video call, or worse, video INTERVIEW, and you get that terrible “I look like an idiot” feeling. But guess what? …
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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…
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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…
From Battling A Critical Inner Voice To Getting Her Message Across with Authentic Confidence: A Presence Under Pressure Case Study
Despite leading her own team and working as a successful engineer in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical space for 17 years, Valerie (one of our…
From Lacking Confidence in Her Leadership Presence to Channeling Calm Confidence in Off-The-Cuff Meetings
Imagine 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…
From Feeling Uncomfortable In The Spotlight To Powering Up Her Own, Unique Communication Style: A Presence Under Pressure Case Study
Think about the last time you watched a person you respect deliver a presentation or give their two cents in a meeting. Did you…
From Questioning How Senior Executives Perceived Her to Embodying Calm & Confidence: A Presence Under Pressure Case Study
Imagine that you’re about to walk into a room of senior executives—be it your own executive team or external clients… How do you feel?…
Oh Baby! Hello From The Other Side…
Some goodies to tie you over while I’m out on maternity leave Guess what? On October 14th, my husband, daughter and I took the…
How to Leverage Your Authentic Communication Style
Have you ever wanted to improve your communication skills and day-to-day speaking confidence, but the advice you found online or in self-help books just……