Ten Tips to Showing Up and Earning Trust
Sincerity shows up in the way you look, move and sound–not what you say. Your behavior and message need to sync up if you want people to trust you. Read more
Are You Ready to Stretch and Play Big?
“I just have to do something,” Andrew said when he called, “I’ve hit bottom with avoiding invitations to speak publicly.” Andrew was a highly respected attorney. When we met he explained that he had turned down an invitation from a colleague to speak at a prestigious event, giving the excuse that he would be out […] Read more
Think of Your Audience as the Hero
If you are planning to give a high-stakes presentation, it should come as a relief that you are not the man or woman of the hour. If you want to make a meaningful and memorable connection, think of your audience as the hero—the lionheart whom you admire. Of course, you cannot fake your admiration. We’ll […] Read more
Don’t Take Short Cuts in Presentation Planning
It was painful. I watched my over-confident friend Chris ramble, fidget and clear his throat while running his first non-profit Board Meeting as president. “Ahhhmm. Uh, let’s see—let’s start with, well I guess we should cover agenda…” he hesitated. This was a high-stakes opportunity to show up with credibility and command, and he was blowing […] Read more