[Image by Gerd Altmann of Pixabay] Everything changes…what about you? Recently I learned about AQ, known as Adaptability Quotient by author Natalie Fratto, a venture investor. Ms. Fratto referred to the importance of AQ, particularly in the interview process. She goes on to discuss how quickly our world is changing and that AQ measures how … Read More
Are you a lifelong learner? This can apply to your personal or professional life but this post is intended for professional use. We may not realize it but we’re always learning. That may range from conversations, books, seminars, webinars, online classes, to in-person classes. Maybe it’s a combination of these options. You may need to … Read More
[Image by Alexey Marcov of Pixabay] If you’ve ever attended a town hall meeting you may have found it to be rather tedious and you probably didn’t get much out of it. Unfortunately, that’s the norm. It’s anything but…the talk of the town. Here are my suggestions to make your next town hall meeting just … Read More
[Image by Tumisu of Pixabay] Many of my clients ask themselves if mentoring is the right decision for them. Perhaps you’ve pondered that very same question. Let’s begin with an understanding of what mentoring is. One way to look at mentoring is that of a learning relationship which focuses on long-term career development. The emphasis … Read More
[Image by shiulynurO of Pixabay] This week many of us will celebrate the holidays and that got me thinking of the theme naughty vs. nice. You may be thinking that you always fall on the nice side but… what if your presentation is naughty? Probably you want to change that and the best way to … Read More
[Image by Engin_Akyurt of Pixabay] So you have a press conference to prepare for…good for you! What do you need to know? First, let’s agree on the purpose of a press conference. A press conference is a method of communication with the media and is an effective way to advance the cause of your organization. … Read More
[Image by WOKANDAPIX of Pixabay] Imagine you’ve just delivered a presentation (keynote or seminar) to your client (prospect or team) and you ask your peer (or boss) the following: “So what did you think?” You get this reply: “Great.” One could say you received feedback but there’s another word for it which is anxious niceness. … Read More
[Image by Gerd Altmann of Pixabay] Part of how effective our communication is depends on one word…transparency. According to HR Vision– Employees who trust their employers report: 74% less stress, 40% less burnout When we communicate transparently, we can anticipate that: Our message will be more readily understood. Our listeners will be more easily engaged. … Read More
[Image by Gerd Altmann of Pixabay] Any of you with whom I’ve worked, know that I don’t recommend closing your presentation saying “thank you.” In my opinion, it’s the easy way out and I prefer that my clients use a meaningful closing instead of a word that is overused. Because I believe that saying “thank … Read More
[Image by Maicon Fonseca Zanco of Pixabay] How often do you use an individual’s name? According to Dale Carnegie, the sweetest sound we hear is our name. When I coach professionals to sound their best, I always say it’s best to use an individual’s name when conversing with them. The reasons are as follows: It … Read More