by Kathy O'Brien | May 27, 2020 | Executive Communication, Shareholder Meetings, Virtual Executive Presence
Now that board directors are stepping into the virtual spotlight for eAGMs and online investor meetings, many of their questions are about the visual aspect: Can they see me? At what moment am I visible – and how do I know? Can I control when I am seen? It’s a...
by Kathy O'Brien | May 20, 2020 | AGM, Executive Communication, Virtual Executive Presence
Virtual and hybrid AGMs are now standard. With that comes a new set of expectations for how directors communicate and engage. If you want to represent the board well without over-preparing, here are concise answers to the questions we hear most often. ...
by Kathy O'Brien | Mar 27, 2020 | Executive Communication, Presentation Skills
Your PowerPoint deck is ready, and you are presenting soon. Very soon. But you’re completely swamped with work and haven’t had time to prepare an entire script for your presentation. Sound familiar? For sure you should set aside time to fully prepare your...
by Kathy O'Brien | Mar 13, 2020 | Executive Communication, Executive Presence, Presentation Skills
Here’s a great way to improve as a communicator: Choose your words deliberately. That sounds simple. But frankly, few of us do it. Very often, we choose the first phrase that pops into our mind. What’s wrong with that popped-into-my-mind phrase? Chances are, it...
by Kathy O'Brien | Jan 17, 2020 | Executive Communication, Executive Presence, MainStage, Public Speaking
Mark was brimming with confidence. In tailored power suit and snazzy haircut, well-rehearsed presentation deck in hand, he was ready to ace it….. …. except, he didn’t expect an audience so old and grim, in dishevelled office wear. Mark quickly discovered they...
by Kathy O'Brien | Jan 5, 2020 | AGM, Executive Communication, Virtual Executive Presence
An Annual General Meeting puts strange demands on you as a board director. On the one hand, you may not be required to speak at all. On the other, you will be judged harshly for every move you do or do not make. The AGM is a seminal moment that is at once demanding...
