Confident Communicator

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 Exude Authentic Confidence and Convey Your Expertise When It Matters Most

Do you ever get frustrated when you find yourself not speaking up in meetings or missing opportunities due to fear of not saying the “right thing” in the “right way”? Trust me—you’re not alone, my friend!  I hear this from students and clients all. the. time. Even when you know you’re capable, smart, and full…

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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 feel…  👉 inspired?👉 trusting?👉 engaged? A person with strong, intentional communication skills can make anyone feel seen, understood, and motivated to take action. Now when you picture yourself giving a talk…

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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 journey of a lifetime and I officially became a mama! It is with immense gratitude and a renewed sense of humility that I introduce you to our little one… Sage Liat.…

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How to craft a killer professional introduction (Part II)— stitching your story together and WOWing your audience

Welcome to Part II of How to Craft a Killer Professional Introduction. In Part I, we covered how to expand and contract your professional introduction based on four key journaling prompts. >> If you missed it, CLICK HERE to check it out. You’ll learn step-by-step tricks for expanding and contracting your professional introduction to fit…

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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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