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How to prevent vocal fatigue or hoarseness when you’re on back to back calls

Working remotely certainly has its benefits—anyone else still living in their stretchy pants (with the occasional “work top” thrown over a sports bra), or is that just me? That being said, back-to-back virtual calls can be FATIGUING. One of the most common struggles I’ve been hearing from clients lately is that their voices feel more…

Presence Under Pressure Special Edition: The quickest way to evaluate your speaking skills (on Zoom or in-person!)

“I hate watching or listening to myself speak” “It’s painful to watch myself on video” “I feel like I don’t recognize the sound of my own voice!” I know what you’re thinking… “Yep. Same. The absolute LAST thing I wanna do right now is watch myself on video. I already have to watch myself dangling…

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…

The best (and worst) place to look during video calls

Let’s face it: looking directly into the camera when you’re speaking on video calls is AWKWARD and UNNATURAL. If you find yourself wondering where to look, especially when there are multiple people on the screen, you’re not alone and today’s blog post is for YOU. One of the most frequent questions I get, especially while…

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? …

The Secret to Preparing for a Kick-Ass Interview

The interview is in an hour. You want to make a great impression (despite the awkwardness of meeting over Zoom.) You’ve found a clean corner of your house to set yourself up in. You have a sense of what questions they’ll ask… Probably some of the usual ones like: tell me about yourself… and more…

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You’re perceptive, quick-witted, incredibly caring, and love to make others laugh. You’re always keeping things fun and interesting because you, yourself, hate feeling bored.

You tell it like it is and never beat around the bush. You’re logical, analytical, and you’re exceptional at learning things quickly.

You’re very in tune with yourself and those around you. You’re super empathetic and wise. You’re both supportive and assertive— a natural leader and partner.

You are sensitive, creative and one-of-a-kind. You have a knack for challenging people to “zoom out” and see the big picture while simultaneously challenging the status quo.

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I need to think of a clever way to pitch this, so that people are genuinely excited about the idea.

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I need to research and prepare more. If I don’t have everything mapped out, I’ll open myself up to unnecessary risk.

I know I have what it takes, but I’m afraid that I won’t be able to articulate myself clearly enough on the fly to convince people of my credibility.

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“You seem stiff— can you ditch the script and trust that you know what you’re talking about?”

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I want to be known for empowering people and creating a safe space for them to be true to who they are.

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