by Shannon | Sep 10, 2026 | Communication, Leadership Training, Presentation Tips
When Plans Go Sideways (and Harrod’s Saves the Day) What do you do when the best-laid plans go sideways? I had planned to connect with a colleague during a recent visit to London. We had been hoping to meet in person for the past three years, and this was finally...
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....