executive presence

EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW: Most remarks from panelists and guests at fireside chats are formulaic, safe — and instantly forgettable. But master storyteller Shonda Rhimes recently showed how women leaders and other speakers can be memorable when they trade safe, familiar answers for blunt language, personal vulnerability and an unexpected point of view. Read on for three […]

Most professionals get only a handful of formal speaking slots each year — but dozens of informal chances every week to speak, be remembered and quietly build their brand while simultaneously boosting their speaker confidence. All too often, however, businesspeople treat informal moments as casual instead of consequential. This post shows you how to use […]

What if your next persuasive speech leaves your audience with gifts they never saw coming? Gifts they will remember and treasure – long after they leave the room? Read on to learn the expected and unexpected gifts of persuasion, and why the art of persuasion in public speaking is an act of service, not self-promotion. […]