Presence Under Pressure
Do you ever feel nervous or insecure speaking up in meetings with clients and execs, even though you’ve had plenty of opportunities to practice your communication skills? Ever spend what feels like HOURS of time preparing your presentations or talking points in order to feel confident about landing your message? If so, you’re not alone!…
Imagine: you walk into a boardroom full of colleagues and executives who are waiting for you to present on a given topic. You’re the subject matter expert in this scenario, but when the pre-meeting small-talk dies down and all eyes are suddenly on you—does the pressure to *prove* that you belong there (and know what…
After a year of isolation, social anxiety has never been more common. For a lot of us, socializing in person again feels both awkward and overwhelming. If you’ve been repeating “just be yourself” before and during most interactions (whether they’re social or work-related!) trust me, you’re not alone—I’m right there with you. In a recent…
Have you ever been told that in order to advance in your career, you need to… You’re NOT alone. And here’s why these suggestions feel so icky: The phrase “executive presence” was invented to keep people like you and me OUT OF power, and out of executive-level positions. The term itself shares a root with…
… is to watch yourself on video. And before we go any further, I know what you’re thinking! 😳 “I can’t stand to watch myself on video—it makes me cringe, hard.” 😳 “I feel like I don’t even recognize the sound of my own voice.” 😳 “Isn’t there another way? Can’t I just self-reflect without…
Imagine it’s a Friday morning. You’re amped up on coffee and the fact that the weekend is around the corner. Heading into a meeting with your boss, you’ve got plans to speak up about an unclear expectation that’s been stressing you out. But five minutes into the meeting… you feel your nerves pulling you into…