Leadership Communication

Facilitating with Intent: Leading Conversations That Drive Impact

Facilitation is more than just guiding a discussion—it’s about creating an environment where ideas flow, decisions are made, and people feel heard. As a leader, your ability to facilitate with intent can shape the success of your meetings, workshops, and strategic conversations. Too often, facilitation is approached passively—leaders present information, ask for input, and hope for engagement. […]

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Telling a Story Versus Talking Through Slides

You’ve likely faced the challenge of delivering a presentation that needs to resonate deeply with your audience. It’s a crucial skill—leading others requires not just communicating, but connecting. One of the first steps to delivering impactful presentations is to prioritize the story you intend to tell. It’s tempting to dive straight into PowerPoint and start

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Leading Virtual Meetings Like a Pro

Virtual environments can’t fully replicate the richness of in-person interactions, but with the right approach, they can still be engaging and impactful. Effective leaders can refine their virtual presence, communication, and engagement strategies to make their meetings shine. Here are three essential tips to excel in virtual meetings and workshops: As a leader, you set

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The New Rules of Executive Presence: Beyond Outdated Notions

Leadership and executive presence have evolved far beyond traditional stereotypes. I coach a lot of leaders on presence, and I’ll tell you right now that there is no “template” or “one way” to have presence. You need to do the work to find your authentic way to show up for yourself, and for the people

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