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How to speak more succinctly and let your expertise shine

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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What to do when you lose your train of thought – and how to get back on track!

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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How 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 there’s anything…

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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 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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Ready to step into your power and own your voice?

Here are some free resources to get you started

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On Our Nightstands & In Our Ears

Daring Greatly

Brené Brown

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On Our Nightstands & In Our Ears

How To Be An Antiracist

Ibram X. Kendi

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On Our Nightstands & In Our Ears

Dare To Lead

Brené Brown

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On Our Nightstands & In Our Ears

Untamed

Glennon Doyle

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On Our Nightstands & In Our Ears

Dare To Lead Podcast

Brené Brown

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On Our Nightstands & In Our Ears

Difficult Conversations: How To Discuss What Matters Most

Douglas Stone, Bruce Pattson and Sheila Heen

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On Our Nightstands & In Our Ears

Work Life

Adam Grant

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On Our Nightstands & In Our Ears

We Can Do Hard Things

Glennon Doyle

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On Our Nightstands & In Our Ears

Radical Candor

Kim Scott

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On Our Nightstands & In Our Ears

Thanks For The Feedback: The Science And Art Of Receiving Feedback Well

Douglas Stone and Shiela Heen

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How to Be More Direct (And Stop Abandoning Yourself)

On a recent coaching call, someone raised the question of how to be more direct in your communication without making others uncomfortable… The truth? In the past, I might’ve actually responded with some phrasing tips for how to say a hard thing without (g-d forbid 🤦‍♀️) ruffling feathers… Nowadays? I can see that my impulse…

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How to Be More Direct (And Stop Abandoning Yourself)

On a recent coaching call, someone raised the question of how to be more direct in your communication without making others uncomfortable… The truth? In the past, I might’ve actually responded with some phrasing tips for how to say a hard thing without (g-d forbid 🤦‍♀️) ruffling feathers… Nowadays? I can see that my impulse…

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How 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…

5 Simple Steps to Outline The Most Engaging Presentation

When it comes to presentation prep, do you ever feel a little (or a lot) overwhelmed?  Maybe you know exactly what you want to…

3 Simple Rituals to Overcome Indecision And Build Self-Trust

Do you ever experience lunch orderer’s remorse? 😬 You know – that twinge of regret for ordering “the right thing” instead of what you…

Awkward Silence: Is It Your Job to Fill It?

Picture this: You’ve just given your colleagues a status update about something you’re working on and then…  *Crickets* – an awkward silence. You think…

Offended? Irritated? Disrespected? Here’s How to Address What’s Bothering You in an Authentic Way

Ever feel triggered in the middle of a conversation? And instead of investigating or honoring WHY you feel that way, do you typically jump…

How To Build Rapport Using These Listening Techniques

Let’s be honest, when it comes to communicating with confidence, speaking and listening require two essential skill sets.  We talk a lot here about…