14
December
2017
Year-End Communication Tips
How you show up at the end of the year is just as important as how you show up at the beginning of the year. In December there are usually more opportunities to connect with colleagues (think office holiday party), as well as with family and friends. Although the content and tone differ depending on... Read More
02
March
2017
Your Resiliency Impacts Your Executive Presence
Do you know some people who just seem to sail through the bumpy patches of life more easily than others? These people probably have strong “resiliency muscles” – and this means that they show up better, perhaps by projecting more calm and confidence in the face of uncertainty or adversity, than those who allow the... Read More
04
November
2016
Are You Communicating Your Strong Executive Presence?
Last week I enjoyed speaking at The University of Chicago Booth School of Business’ Booth Women Connect Conference on executive presence and why it matters for driving organizational and career success. It was fun to have the ink factory “record” the session (check out their drawing!) – and it provided me a very visual way to see... Read More
21
June
2016
Powerful Speaking
I spent last week with 80 women from around the world. These women are committed to making change in their communities. As the communications coach at the Women’s Campaign School at Yale University, I had the privilege of coaching these women to speak up, speak out, and speak powerfully. The ability to communicate is a... Read More
15
February
2016
What Are Your Team’s Communication Norms?
Every team has its own way of communicating, its own communication norms. These norms can either ensure new ideas are shared and team relationships are built and nurtured in a productive, respectful manner, or they can go the other way and jeopardize the success of the team. At the end of last year, I worked... Read More
28
January
2016
Communicate Like an Executive
How we communicate has a direct impact on our career success and is the most visible sign of our leadership presence. Study after study confirms this. I’ve seen it play out many times both as a coach to C-level and rising leaders, and in the organizations I worked in earlier in my career. Our use... Read More
14
December
2015
Creating Your 2016 Personal Strategic Plan
I think for all of us this time of year is really busy — wrapping up business while also wrapping up plans, and presents, for the holidays. It's easy to get caught up in all the activity, the must-do's and the should-do's. When things slow down and you're able to focus on you, I recommend finding some quiet, uninterrupted time to do your own personal strategic plan for 2016.
02
December
2015
Feedback is a Sweet Gift
The other day I asked a group of senior association leaders, “What’s the most important feedback you’ve ever gotten?” The responses were all over the board: “Talk less in meetings.” “Figure out how to work well with your peers.” “Become excellent at your job or find another one.” They shared that they’re happy to get... Read More
22
October
2015
Bragging Done Right: Tell an Accomplishment Story
We know that promoting ourselves is critical to career advancement and career satisfaction. And being able to do so comfortably during networking events, job interviews, and performance reviews can really pay off. But how do you do it without coming off as an obnoxious self-promoter? The key is learning how to talk comfortably about your... Read More
15
September
2015
It May Not Sound Perfect – Speak Up Anyhow
My story’s a good one: my writing voice isn’t unique; I don’t have anything new to add to the conversation. This story has allowed me to take a pass multiple times and not do much writing, which I don’t like and don’t feel particularly competent nor confident doing. When asked to write an article or... Read More