by Kathy O'Brien | Apr 9, 2026 | 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 | Apr 9, 2026 | 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 | Jul 24, 2020 | Executive Communication, Presentation Skills, Virtual Executive Presence
With the world conducting myriad formal and informal meetings and conversations on online platforms, there’s never been a better time to brush up your preparation steps to make a great impression. When you pay close attention to how you come across on...
by Kathy O'Brien | Jul 12, 2020 | Executive Communication, Executive Presence, Presentation Skills, Virtual Executive Presence
Virtual and hybrid investor interactions are now embedded in how markets operate. AGMs, roadshows and investor meetings routinely take place without travel, compressing timelines and widening access. The question is no longer whether these formats work, but how...
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 | 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...
