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...
by Kathy O'Brien | Oct 13, 2019 | C Suite, Executive Body Language, Executive Communication, Executive Presence, Presentation Skills
We all know body language is a powerful tool for communicating. When you stand and present, you have many elements at your disposal – your posture, movement, gestures. But what about when you’re seated? People often ask how they can use deliberate body language while...
by Kathy O'Brien | Sep 30, 2019 | Executive Communication, Executive Presence
You’re working on your executive presence. You’re speaking up in meetings, delivering concise points, adding constructively to the discussion. But is it working? You know you’re putting in a lot of effort; but you don’t know if it’s having the desired effect. ...
by Kathy O'Brien | Jul 26, 2019 | Executive Communication, Executive Presence, Presentation Skills
Here is a great way to get yourself into a resourceful state before a big presentation. Think of a ‘YES’ moment – when you landed the big job, scored the winning goal or emerged triumphant under pressure. Enjoy that memory for just a moment. When you...
by Kathy O'Brien | Dec 31, 2018 | Executive Body Language, Executive Communication, Executive Presence
Consider the following scenario: you have recently joined a company and are giving a presentation to your boss and colleagues. Your boss yawns several times and keeps looking at his phone as you speak. Although you’re relatively new, based on prior behaviour you had...
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...
