Networking internally is critical to professional success. However, it's more challenging when teams are distributed. You can’t simply catch up with a colleague before a meeting starts, drop into your boss's office or grab a last minute coffee with someone in another department. In the absence of spontaneous, informal conversations fostered by a shared space, take the initiative to […]
Point Road Group has partnered with Aysha Saeed, CEO and Creative Director of AYSHA NY, a lifestyle fashion brand, to share tips and tricks on how to look your best at this year’s virtual holiday parties. How To Dress For Virtual Holiday Parties Business holiday parties are happening this year, albeit with a key difference […]
The following is an abridged version of the video interview. How do you decide if you're ready to take on a new or different role within your company? What's the first action step that you should take once you've made this decision? Many of us have to make those decisions multiple times in our careers. […]
In this podcast from Scaling Up Services, host and strategic business coach Bruce Eckfeldt interviews Point Road Group's Alyssa Gelbard about personal branding and how to create a strong presence, virtually and in-person, to drive business growth. For more Scaling Up Services podcasts, including the original version of this episode, click here.
A critical (yet often overlooked) communication skill for productive and effective video meetings is active listening. Active listening goes beyond simply hearing what someone says. It means paying full attention to the whole picture (nuance, inflection and nonverbal cues), engaging and responding to demonstrate understanding. Listening actively shows respect for the speaker, which helps builds trust and rapport, essential components […]
