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Why Executives Can Benefit From the Power of the Pause

Why Executives Can Benefit From the Power of the Pause

by | Jul 6, 2026 | Blog, Business Sales Presentations, Career Success, Communication and Marketing, Executive Leadership, Professional Career Development, Public Speaking Skills

When I begin an executive presentation skills engagement, I study videos of the leadership team speaking about their company. Recently, I watched a founder and CEO who had everything going for him. Brilliant. Charismatic. Leading a company with truly revolutionary...

Do You Realize You Can Make Every Conversation an Education?

by | Mar 9, 2025 | Blog, Business Sales Presentations, Communication and Marketing, Customer Service Skills, Effective Business Communication Skills, Professional Career Development

From a young girl who loved to work in my father’s office during school holidays, I have always been fascinated with business. The first day I went to work as an apprentice hairdresser, Dad said, “In your career, do not concentrate on making a lot of money. Rather,...

How to Earn Business from Influential People (Without Selling to Them)

by | Mar 2, 2025 | Blog, Career Success, Customer Service Skills, Effective Business Communication Skills, Networking, Your Business Success

As I transitioned from cutting the hair of ambitious professionals and the movers and shakers in San Francisco’s Financial District, I always asked about their business. Their advice helped me, and many stories gave me great content for my earlier presentations...