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...
by Kathy O'Brien | May 30, 2018 | Media Engagement, Media Training
You’ve secured a media interview for your CEO. She needs to prepare, and with her always-busy schedule, has no time. In a perfect world, she’d prepare thoroughly with a coach. In this imperfect world, you step in. What are the absolute minimum steps you must take to...
