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That’s a question I hear frequently from my clients—and it’s the first one I’m tackling in a new series on my blog called “How Do I…?” In these posts, I’ll answer some of the practical questions clients ask me about presenting, communicating, leadership presence, and showing up at your best when the moment matters. So, let’s start at the beginning. Literally. “How do I start a presentation?” People fret about this because they inherently know that how they kick off […]
Stop Trying to Look Like a Leader: How to Build Authentic Leadership Presence
Stop Trying to Look Like a Leader: How to Build Authentic Leadership Presence “Am I what they’re looking for?” “Am I coming across the right way?” “Do I seem professional enough?” “What do I need to do to get them […]
The Charismatic Leader: Leadership Presence Begins Within
The Charismatic Leader: Leadership Presence Begins Within Why Leadership Presence is An Inside Job Last year, a senior leader came to me to prepare for the biggest interview of his career. He had spent years in high-level leadership roles, […]
How Great Leaders Give Feedback Without Destroying Confidence
How Great Leaders Give Feedback Without Destroying Confidence Leadership Feedback That Builds Confidence. Feedback is one of the most powerful tools a leader possesses. Done well, it inspires growth, builds confidence, and helps people reach levels they didn’t know were […]
When My Boss Sent Me Into the Walk-In Refrigerator to Scream: A Powerful Lesson in Leadership Presence
When My Boss Sent Me to the Walk-In to Scream Sometimes the greatest lesson in leadership doesn’t happen in the boardroom—it happens in the middle of chaos. When I first moved to New York City to pursue a career […]
The Charismatic Leader: The Truth About Leadership Presence: Your Pilot Light Never Goes Out
A few years ago, during the delivery of my Touch the Sky keynote, I asked the audience to imagine they were holding a tiny flame in the palm of their hand. That simple exercise captures everything I believe about leadership […]
7 Executive Presence Lessons That Will Transform Your Leadership Communication
7 Executive Presence Lessons That Will Transform Your Leadership Communication When people think about executive presence, they often picture a CEO in a tailored suit confidently leading a boardroom meeting or delivering a keynote presentation. But one of the most […]