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Author: Nadia Bilchik
Career Caffeine: The Greater Impact of Steve Bucherati
We’re so excited, because we just launched a new segment called Career Caffeine. My first guest is Steve Bucherati, the Fmr. Global Chief Diversity Officer at Coca-Cola.
In the video below, Steve shares some of his wonderful insights on what it takes to excel. Here are a few of his suggestions:
- Know your business inside and out.
- See the big picture.
- Think strategically and systemically.
Turner College Day 2016
How Do You Show Up in People’s Minds?
We hear so much about the importance of having a personal brand, but what does that really mean? Put simply, your brand is your reputation, which is the culmination of almost everything you have ever done and said. As Amazon’s Jeff Bezos says, “Your brand is what people say about you when you’re not in the room.”
The reality is, you already have a reputation and you are being “branded”
The Greater Impact of First Impressions
Talking about first impressions. Have you ever watched two young children meet each other for the first time? They are usually introduced, look each other warily up and down for a few seconds and then one says something like, “Do you want to go and play on the trampoline?” Sometimes, prompted or not, it is off they go. Give them exactly three minutes and they are chatting and playing away,
The Greater Impact of Being Less Self-Conscious
It’s easy to understand why so many of us feel self-conscious at times. We’re concerned about making a good impression, and we want others to see us in a positive light, so we experience a heightened awareness of how we look, what we say, and what our body language is expressing. While it’s important to be mindful of the way you present yourself and the message it sends, being overly self-conscious can actually sabotage your efforts to make a strong impression,
The Greater Impact of Your Eye Contact
When giving a presentation, one of the most important factors of success is the ability to make your audience feel like you’re genuinely connecting with them and interested in their needs. If they don’t feel like the information you’re giving them has been personalized – if it feels like a memorized speech – you’re likely to lose their interest. Instead, try to make them feel like you genuinely want your presentation to connect with them.
SOS Children’s Village Global Event Part 2
Nadia is so grateful to have had the opportunity to host SOS Children’s Villages’ global event. It is a wonderful organization. Enjoy some of the great photos from her trip. And feel free to view part 1 of her album here.
