Confident Communicator

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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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 were really craving? Or, on the flip side, do you ever regret ordering all those fries instead of making the healthier choice? 🙋‍♀️ If you’re honest with yourself, does this pattern…

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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 to yourself:  ➡️ Should I keep talking? ➡️ Do I ask a question? ➡️ Who is responsible for continuing to fill the noise? As women, we often take on the responsibility…

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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 straight to:  I wish I could handle this better… more like so-and so. In other words, when you feel offended, irritated, or disrespected in some way – whether it’s at work,…

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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 what it takes to speak impactfully, but it’s about time we talk about what it takes to listen impactfully.  Not just because listening is the kind and collaborative thing to do,…

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Use this quick, calming meditation to show up to your next presentation with confidence

Have you ever experienced nerves or second-guessing when it’s your turn to speak up? Perhaps your body tenses up and your internal chatter becomes the loudest voice in the room. The truth? You’re not alone. We ALL experience this from time to time. The question isn’t whether you’ll experience some level of nerves or second-guessing. …

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