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5 Things You’re Doing on Video Calls That Turn People Off
Imagine sitting in a room with a prospect, and they scroll on their phone while you speak. You likely feel frustrated, annoyed, insulted, ignored — maybe even disrespected. Video calls are no different — others notice when you do things that show you're not fully present. If you often behave this way, they'll view you […]
Imagine sitting in a room with a prospect, and they scroll on their phone while you speak. You likely feel frustrated, annoyed, insulted, ignored — maybe even disrespected. Video calls are no different — others notice when you do things that show you're not fully present. If you often behave this way, they'll view you […]
When presenting to prospects, potential investors or your CEO and board, you know you need strong content and confident delivery. But neither guarantees buy-in. Plenty of executives have both and still walk out without the outcome they came for. What's the secret of those who consistently get the outcomes they want? Understanding their audience. While you prep slides and rehearse your remarks, really think […]
The Message Behind the Message Every time you walk into a room, sit across from a direct report or field a client’s question in a meeting, your body language is already speaking—before you say a word, and often in spite of the words themselves. Posture, eye contact, gestures, stillness, where your attention visibly lands: these […]
The growing gap between the people you know and the people who think of you today is costing you more than you may realize. You stay close to current clients, investors and partners because your work demands it. But what about former colleagues, clients, advisors and peers—do they know what you’re up to? Do you know what they’re up to? Everyone agrees […]
“Let’s take 30 seconds to introduce ourselves.” You’ve heard it countless times. Names go around the room, and as each person speaks, you nod along, but you’re not really listening. You’re rehearsing about what you’ll say when it’s your turn. The moment comes. You deliver your introduction. The meeting moves on. Later, you realize you […]
