Virtual Presence Tip in honor of President’s Day
If you have a team of people reporting up to you, and your office is closed today (because of President's Day) please don't send them any email. I know, I know, you [...]
Get Camera Ready for better Virtual Presence
Last week I was interviewed by The Financial Post on the topic of Virtual Presence. Specifically, about how to help executives present their messages on video. Watch this 2 minute video to learn [...]
Text Etiquette & Your Virtual Presence: A Quick Tip
I've written before about the three dimensions of Executive Presence. They are: 1.) What people see when they look at you—your ability to demonstrate poise and confidence. 2.) What people hear when they [...]
10 Ways to say NO to Perfectionism this January
My final speaking gig last year was at the annual conference of Women in Communications and Energy. They had a great lunch activity. Sit with someone you don’t know and share the best [...]
How to Power Up Your Executive Presence
What IS Executive Presence? My research into this question has found when Senior Leadership talks about the concept of presence they are talking about three distinct and related dimensions: What people see when [...]
5 Time Management Tips for Leaders
Saturday afternoon I had a long conversation with a family friend. She wanted my advice. One of her personal development goals this year is to get better at time management: “I just want [...]
5 Ways to Improve the Beginning & End of your Presentations
Last week the CFO of a mid-market company here in Manhattan invited me to attend his Quarterly Town Hall meeting. He wanted my feedback on how well his team presented. I sat in [...]
Influencing or How to get a stranger to watch your luggage
My work requires that I travel. A lot. I spend so much time in airports that I can recite the security announcement from memory: “Do not leave your baggage unattended. Unattended baggage will [...]
Become A More Effective Leader In Just 10 Minutes a Day
One of the great joys of my job is the opportunity to reconnect with participants after a program and do follow-up coaching. I always begin these sessions by asking: “What can I help [...]
Reverse Mentoring and other tips from the C-Suite
Last week I had the privilege of attending the HMG Strategy Summit of America. 400 CIOs and other technology leaders spent the day sharing ideas, insights and best practices. During the final networking [...]