I remember when an executive told me that he was hesitant about telling stories at work. His company emphasized data, reasoning, and facts. He thought that storytelling was fluff and would cause him to lose credibility. Does that sound like you? If you’re hesitant about telling stories at work, then you might be worried about […]
Read MoreOne of our clients recently shared an email from her boss saying that she presented “like an executive” in her last presentation. She couldn’t believe the feedback. Of course, we didn’t think it was far-fetched at all. She had implemented specific elements into her presentation so that she came across with poise and assertiveness. Receiving […]
Read More“Experience Required” part 1 of 4: Should You Even Apply? (When You Don’t Have the right experience)
I’m sure you’ve looked at a job post and wondered: “Should I apply for this job, even without all the necessary qualifications?” Our answer is yes, you should – if you’re at least a 70% fit. Here are 3 reasons why you should apply. Practice interviewing Imagine a project manager is in her role for […]
Read MoreIf you’re like most professionals, you focused on producing quality work when you first entered the working world. You wanted to do a good job and learn as much as you can. Then, at some point, you realized it’s not just about “doing your work.” In order to move things forward in your organization and […]
Read MoreSo you’re preparing for your first leadership role (executive, VP, director, manager) and want to nail the interview. Congrats on having the confidence to apply! To get started with the right mindset, realize that leadership interviews are different from your typical interview. The interview questions you’ll be asked are different and it’s necessary to practice […]
Read MoreIf you offer any training to your team, you want to ensure it’s worth the investment. Ideally, your team enjoyed the experience, but they’re also delivering improved results. So how do you know if it worked? In this article, we have 3 tiers that you can independently assess to make sure you got the most […]
Read MoreWith the mass shift to virtual meetings, a common question we’ve been getting lately is “What is an online public speaking class like?” Online virtual meetings have become the backbone of organizational communications and professionals like you are looking for resources to learn how to be effective in such virtual spaces. In this article, I’ll […]
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