Listen to the podcast [audio mp3="https://illustraconsulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/PODCAST_07012015_communicate_with_impact.mp3"][/audio] Here are four ways to improve your communications – whether those are over the phone, board room presentations, or electronic messages like email. #1 Cut Out the Fluff The key to clear and potent communication is to use only as many words as...
Listen to the podcast [audio mp3="https://illustraconsulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/PODCAST_05282015_C_Level_Leadership.mp3"][/audio] I am asked by some of the largest corporate organizations to help their executives speak more effectively and influentially to the C-Suite. What’s the most common problem area I encounter? Most leaders who speak don’t adhere to the most important technique,...
Listen to the podcast [audio mp3="https://illustraconsulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/PODCAST_04282015_Fuel_Leadership.mp3"][/audio] Let me share four great tips for organizing your presentations and speeches. Instead of visualizing yourself getting up and making a big, important speech, think about whether you could be cool and confident just introducing someone else who is going to...
Quote: “We don't attract what we want, we attract what we are.” (Anonymous) Are you feeling discouraged by your inability to stand out and command more lucrative fees or higher salaries during this economic downturn? Whether you are a corporate leader or a high-achieving entrepreneur...
If you want to seize the day and capitalize on your window of opportunity to move up in your career you have to be fully prepared to jump at the chance. Opportunity doesn’t linger; it knocks and then moves along to the next person’s door....
You work hard to make team contributions and respect your teammates. But your peer has a “me first” mindset. They steal your thunder, but don’t shoulder their own share of the workload. Even when you try to approach them to talk about it they just...
In today’s rapidly changing and highly competitive business environment it is more crucial than ever to concentrate on building high quality sustainable relationships. Unfortunately many leaders forget to leverage the KLT Factor when communicating face-to-face to build that vital rapport. But when people know, like,...
Maybe you’re conversing one-on-one to convince a client or inspire productivity from an employee. You might be called on to address senior executives in the board room or make an informative presentation to team members. Perhaps you find yourself in front of the entire industry...
I recently enrolled a new client who asked for tips on how to communicate value during informal, off-the-cuff conversations. Her question totally resonated with me, because early in my career I used short, casual interactions to promote my qualifications and land my first dream job. You...
There is one problem we’ve all encountered that can be simultaneously frustrating and disappointing. As an innovative leader and team player you present a great idea to your boss. But the boss doesn’t accept the idea or promote it upward through the...
