My first boss gave me sage advice I still remember- “Everyone makes an impression when they walk into a room. You’re a leader. Make yours count.”  If you want to be known as a leader, your ability to convey executive presence is critical.  And sometimes we miss the boat.When I work with leaders on their communication goals, we add an even bolder one: developing executive presence. It can be harder to achieve, because it takes real practice. It takes effort to be effortless. Presence isn’t about being the loudest voice in the room. It isn’t about how you compare to others. It isn’t having...

It’s almost year-end and you’re preparing an important presentation for next year’s budget. You feel you're ready to go but you haven't had time to rehearse. You figure it will work out fine- after all, you know your budget. You'll just wing it.Not long ago I asked a group of senior leaders how they rehearse for an important conversation or critical presentation. Surprisingly, over 75% of them said they don’t rehearse- at all! Here’s my advice:  Great communicators don’t wing it. Why? Because they lead the room before they even say a word.Whether you’re presenting to the C-suite, leading...

Do you ever walk out of a meeting thinking, “Ugh, I should’ve said that differently”? You’re not alone. Confidence doesn’t come from being flawless. It comes from knowing how to pivot.Tune in to my quick video to hear my two top tips on how you can go from nervous to confident, every time. It takes practice, but every leader can do this! Because whether you’re stepping into a meeting or onto a stage, the leaders who stand out are the ones who show up confident, ready, and flexible. When I work with leaders one-on-one and in teams, we focus on top-level, practical strategies to help you go...