by Kathy O'Brien | Dec 14, 2018 | Executive Presence, MainStage, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking
You may be making your first presentation or getting up in front of an audience for the hundredth time, but regardless of your situation, all great speakers know that projecting confidence will allow your audience to focus on your message, instead of focusing...
by Kathy O'Brien | Dec 4, 2018 | Executive Body Language, Executive Presence
So your presentation is all set. You’re about to walk in the door. How do you make that ideal first impression? Whenever you make a new acquaintance, that person forms decisions about you. This is natural human behaviour: we take in the visual picture, the way...
by Kathy O'Brien | Sep 22, 2018 | Executive Communication, Listening
How do I know if I’m a terrible listener? And if I am a bad listener, how can I change it? Sincere thanks to my colleague who hit me with these two difficult questions recently. I was preparing a presentation and looking forward to sharing our model for...
by Kathy O'Brien | Sep 22, 2018 | Listening
You’ve been brave enough to observe yourself, or maybe even ask a friend for some honest feedback about your listening skills. You’ve identified yourself as a bad listener. Now, how can you change your ways? The first thing you must do is clarify your...
by Kathy O'Brien | Aug 20, 2018 | Media Engagement, Media Training
Advertising, check. PR, check. Social, check. Trade show, sponsorship, promotions, check, check, check. Your marketing plan – done. Except that you are missing a crucial element that is right under your nose. You know it better than any of these...
