Research has shown that participants will never forget everything they have said during a meeting—and some of what you have said. That is why inviting as much participation from others as possible is a critical skill, whether it is giving a presentation, facilitating a meeting, or simply having a conversation. Encouraging people to participate transforms them from a “passive” to an “active” mode, resulting in greater engagement, more idea generation,
An elevator pitch is designed to quickly share your strengths, skills, and expertise. However, to have one that hits the right pitch, you never want to sound like you are making a hard sell. The idea is to use the opportunity to connect, build relationships, and create lasting impressions.
The question is, do you have the skills to quickly share your expertise in a way that doesn’t sound forced but still represents you in the best possible light?
Executive Presence (EP) is often described as the ability to exude confidence, competence, and charisma while positively influencing and inspiring others. However, it’s crucial to understand that EP has no one-size-fits-all model. You don’t have to be an extrovert to embody these qualities; authenticity is critical. Here’s how you can maximize your executive presence in a genuine and immediately actionable way:
If you are anything like me, adapting to new technologies requires enormous effort. I was one of the last people to switch from a blackberry to an iPhone, and I did it reluctantly. So, difficult as it is for some of us, if we don’t adapt, learn and change we are at as a distinct disadvantage. And the reality is understanding how to use AI to expedite work processes or market your business has become as essential as knowing how to navigate the internet.
I co-wrote a book called Own Your Space a couple of years ago. One of my favorite chapters is called Own Your Confidence. Here is an excerpt.
Exuding a level of ease and confidence is critical to your career success because confidence has the power to create self-fulfilling prophecies.
Success may not be an easy journey for anyone, but when you’re navigating your way to the next level,
When you present information or answer a call, how would you rate your level of energy?
Do you exude the level of energy that says, “I am here, I am present, and what I have to communicate is important?” Or do you sound tired and disinterested? Energy is one of those intangible non-verbal qualities that is most noticeable when lacking.
Exuding a level of positive energy takes work, especially if you are in back-to-back meetings.
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