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How to ACE a Panel Interview: Shifting Eye Contact

Panel interviews can be nerve-wracking! However, all you need are the right strategies for success! I was recently asked, “If we are in an interview setting with 4 members, how often should we shift eye contact among various panel members?” Making meaningful eye contact during a panel interview is one of the most powerful nonverbal […]

Master Your Leadership Skills Through Strategic Thinking

  Today, individuals who aspire to lead and make a significant impact must be able to think strategically. You can master your leadership skills through strategic thinking! Strategic thinking is simply an intentional and rational thought process that focuses on the analysis of critical factors and variables that will influence the long-term success of a […]
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Improve Your Communication & Leadership Skills Through the Power of Active Listening!

The cornerstone of successful business relationships is effective communication. Active listening is often overlooked as we focus on how well we express ourselves. You can improve your communication and leadership skills through the power of active listening!  Let’s explore how active listening can transform your communication and leadership skills: Improved Communication Skills: Communication skills are […]

How Great Leaders Build Trust through Communication

Great leadership is built on trust. Leadership skills can be developed by productivity. Connectivity can increase productivity. First, begin by building trust! Relationship building, collaboration, and organizational success depend on it. In a recent study conducted by PwC, it states 91% of business executives say their ability to build and maintain trust improves the bottom […]
Cultivate executive presence with communication!

The Art of Confident Communication: Tips and Strategies for Enhancing Your Executive Presence

Having executive presence is a critical attribute for professionals seeking to climb the corporate ladder in today’s fast-paced and competitive environment.  According to Forbes magazine, “executive presence is a skill, not a trait — that means it’s something you can cultivate and build.” In addition to technical expertise and knowledge, confident communication skills enhance your […]

Gender Inclusion in Leadership – Empowering Women

We have seen it since the dawn of time – gender inequality in leadership. As we celebrate International Women’s Day today, we must ensure that gender inclusion in leadership takes place by empowering women. In a bestseller on Amazon, “The Power of Perception: Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, and the Gender Divide,” Dr. Shawn Andrew explains that […]

Virtual Communication: Staying Professional while Working Remotely

Staying professional when working from home is often more difficult than people realize. Video calls and meetings can be particularly challenging as they provide a direct window into your home life. Check out our strategies below to make sure you project polished professionalism in every interaction.

Excuse Me? Handling Interruptions with Grace and Confidence

Being interrupted at work is one of the most frustrating professional experiences. On the one hand, it’s easy to let it slide: you don’t want to upset or alienate your colleagues or superiors, so for many people it seems simpler to do nothing rather than risk a confrontation. However, allowing people to continually interrupt you […]

Crafting a Voicemail Greeting That’s As Polished and Professional As You Are!

How many voicemail messages do you get each week? If you’re like most professionals, you’re often far too busy to answer your phone as it rings and allow most calls to go through to voicemail. This means that a significant number of professional contacts, clients, and business associates listen to your voicemail greeting before they […]

The Eyes Have It!

Do others perceive you as a strong, compelling natural leader? Or someone who is timid, unprofessional or unsure of themselves? Some of the most important factors in projecting professional confidence are non-verbal, including how you meet the gaze of your listener. Learning how to make the right amount and type of eye contact will help […]