by Shannon | Aug 6, 2026 | Communication, Leadership Training, Presentation Tips
What Rattles Your Confidence the Most? One of my favorite clients had an emergency pop up right before his team was to meet with a prospective client. He invited me to sit in. Him: “I’ll admit it. My lead manager tells me it’s in the bag, but it just feels… awkward. I...
by Shannon | Jul 2, 2026 | Communication, Leadership Training, Presentation Tips
Want One Presentation Tip to Use Right Away? Here’s my #1 Tip, and it works everywhere! Breathe. Really! Do you ever feel you’re in an important meeting and find yourself talking faster and faster? When that happens, it’s like a tumbleweed gathering speed....
by Shannon | Mar 5, 2026 | Communication, Leadership Training, Presentation Tips
“I’m just lucky to be here.”“This might be a dumb question…”“Sorry, but…”“I’m not the expert, but…” Sound familiar? These phrases seem harmless. But in high-stakes rooms — board meetings, client presentations, leadership discussions — they come up frequently. You...
by Shannon | Jan 8, 2026 | Communication, Leadership Training, Presentation Tips
How will you step into 2026? 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. ...
by Shannon | Dec 4, 2025 | Communication, Leadership Training, Presentation Tips
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. Why...
