by Shannon | Oct 3, 2025 | Communication, Leadership Training, Presentation Tips
What happens when you leave that meeting? 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 short video Tune in to my...
by Shannon | Sep 5, 2025 | Communication, Leadership Training, Presentation Tips
Got great body language? It really does count! What do you think hurts executive presence the most? Recently, I ran a poll on LinkedIn to discover what leaders thought. Was it: Over-apologizing Speaking too fast Poor body language Lack of preparation (or too much...
by Shannon | Aug 8, 2025 | Communication, Leadership Training, Presentation Tips
I had exactly two minutes to get mic’d up before stepping on stage. 🎤 No soundcheck. 🙋♀️ No time to greet the fabulous participants. Just a deep breath—and go. The speaker before me ran way over. The AV team gave me a quick nod. Talk about presentation stress! My...
by Shannon | Jun 20, 2025 | Communication, Leadership Training, Presentation Tips
You're in a Meeting But No One is Listening. Become More Influential in One Easy Step! Imagine this: You’re in a meeting. You have something to say, but you don’t speak up. Or maybe you do, and later think, “That didn’t land the way I wanted it to.” Sound...
by Shannon | May 2, 2025 | Communication, Leadership Training
Communication Traps Leaders Fall Into (and How to Avoid Them) Have you ever walk away from a conversation feeling confident, only to realize later that your message didn’t land the way you anticipated? It happens more often than you think! Clients often tell me...
