Echoing Green invests in social change organizations that impact the world. Through virtual and live coaching, I help these founders tell inspiring stories in just 60 seconds that enable their organizations to grow and thrive.
I worked with Legrand to address the challenges facing women executives there: nervousness speaking in front of groups, lack of confident body language, and how best to deal with interruptions while speaking.
One of the most powerful ways to connect with audiences is to get personal. Even if the content doesn’t seem directly related at first glance, you can pull out themes or lessons to make your point.
One of the most effective ways for companies to stand out, build their brand and attract top talent is to have their employees share their knowledge and speak at conferences.
Being a leader isn’t just about making decisions and acting with authority. It’s about being collaborative, supportive, and genuinely empathetic—truly listening to your team.
Establishing confidence and credibility is key. If you want to lead meetings and inspire teams with that gravitational pull, volume is the secret weapon that many women (and men) don’t realize they have.
One of the biggest challenges hybrid meetings pose is that remote guests often aren’t on an even playing field with those in person.
It’s human nature to focus on what’s physically closest to us, so those who are dialing in often times get short shrift.
Here are three things you can do to assure that those who are remote aren’t left out.
Often, when preparing to give a presentation or speech, we use stuffy language making it harder for our message to get across. Sentences are longer, word choice is formal, and it just doesn’t sound like us.
Here are three ways to avoid sounding like a robot.
Feeling overwhelmed by the world, life, and work?
Are notifications and alerts from your phone making things worse?
Here are three ways to use your phone settings to get present and focus.
The first advice that I ever heard around how to be a better speaker was terrible.
Use my tips instead.
When presenting virtually, it can be difficult to hold your audience’s attention. Keep reading for three ways to keep your audience engaged…
As 2022 gets underway, many of my clients are telling me the same thing: their staff are feeling the weight of the ongoing pandemic and it’s resulting in stress, feeling overwhelmed, and difficulty in focusing.
Whether you’re working to build rapport with your direct reports, facilitate a tough meeting or deliver a presentation to a board of directors, getting centered is the key to connecting authentically with your audience.
Are you often met with stony silence when leading a meeting? Here are three ways to get folks to speak up and participate:
If you’re beginning to feel like your needs aren’t being met at work, don’t jump to the conclusion that you have to quit and start job hunting for something new.
There are many ways you can benefit from a performance review, so it’s crucial to prepare ahead of time in order to get the most out of this meeting. Keep reading for some tips on how to get started!
Opening the door to honest communication with your employer is important for a healthy working relationship with your boss, as well as your team.
With some of you in the office, while others are tuning in virtually, it can be tough to figure out how to effectively work together. Here are three tips on how to stay connected with your hybrid team…
When presenting to both the office in person and those who have logged in over Zoom, you’ll have two audiences instead of one.
Although it can be less intimidating presenting with a group, oftentimes there is even more work involved.
This frequent, open-ended question can be tricky in interviews. But don’t be afraid of it! Prepare your answers ahead of time with these tips!
Improving your communication skills isn’t just about what you’re saying. How you listen is key to strong communication.
The key to great communication isn’t always in what you say or how you speak. Learn this one trick to instantly boost communication at work.
Want to be a better communicator? Boil your communication down to 1 verb before writing or speaking - it will not only help you hone in on what matters, it will also help the reader or listener focus!
If Zoom meetings have you stressed out and unfocused, check out my tips for staying present through endless online meetings.
Check out 3 ideas to up your communication game at the workplace - even when you’re working virtually!
It can be difficult to articulate what makes you the best fit for the job, here are some things to think about to help you prepare.
Stories allow others to engage with you and the information you share. Even if they don’t remember specifics, they’ll walk away remembering your story as we're naturally hard wired for storytelling.
One key part of communication is knowing how to give useful feedback. If you’re struggling with how to share what you’re thinking (either positive or negative) keep reading for a quick step-by-step guide.
COVID-19 is on everyone's minds. Many businesses have asked staff to work from home when possible. Video conferencing might be the primary way many of us will be meeting for the next (hopefully) short span of time.
Once you’re clear on their needs, you can speak specifically to their concerns, and leave out anything that’s not relevant.
Ask any actor and they'll tell you the story of blanking out, and how they lived through it. Don't let it freak you out or define who you are.
