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Communication Tips, Mindset Reframes & Practical, Step-by-Step Resources to help you speak like a pro, but sound like yourself…
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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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…
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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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Ready to step into your power and own your voice?
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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 project authority in an authentic way
Have you ever thought (or been told?) that you should speak with more authority, so that others “take you more seriously?” Do you sometimes…
Break free from anxious “internal chatter” with this mindset trick
When it’s your turn to speak up and you feel that pressure to prove you know what you’re talking about—whether in a team meeting,…
Get your team on the same page with one simple trick
Has something like this ever happened to you? 👉 You’re working on a project and you need support from another team member. Maybe you…
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Now that we’ve been working virtually for over a year, chances are you know the importance of showing up with good lighting and a…
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