communication skills Tag

10 Feb Public Speaking and the Mind-Body Connection

Posted at 15:51h in Brand, Business Etiquette, Communication, Executive Presence, Leadership by Sarah Hathorn 0 Comments

There is a fascinating article “Who Are You? A Primer on Reading People” in the February 2011 issue of Psychology Today. Columbia University psychologist Dana Carney writes about a phenomenon called “power posing.” She says that using open postures – with arms akimbo and feet...

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11 Jan Advance Yourself By Advancing Your Leaders

Posted at 15:16h in Career Acceleration, Career Success, Communication, Leadership by Sarah Hathorn 0 Comments

Many leaders want to use their positions as a platform to selfishly showcase their expertise because in today’s world they may be afraid of losing their jobs to downsizing. When people on their team come up with a fabulous concept that gets implemented and is...

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14 Sep Personal Branding: Raising Your Web Visibility

Posted at 10:00h in Brand, Communication by Sarah Hathorn 0 Comments

As a woman leader, when you belong to a few online social networking sites, participate in the company blog, join Internet groups, or have an article or book published on the web, you are raising your visibility and presence in a time when everyone needs...

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03 Aug The 10 Commandments of Professional Presence for Top Leaders

Posted at 10:00h in Communication, Executive Presence, Leadership, Professional Image by Sarah Hathorn 0 Comments

Every leader in every organization knows that he or she sets the stage and directs the show for their employees to perform. But to put your best foot forward when you step into the spotlight to play your leading role you need to be perceived...

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21 Jun The Top 5 Reasons Why Your Presence is Important for Greater Career Advancement

Posted at 16:25h in Career Acceleration, Communication, Leadership, Professional Image by Sarah Hathorn 0 Comments

Imagine this scenario:An opening is becoming available next month for a higher-level position in your organization. You start daydreaming about how it would feel to be offered the job – which would definitely be a promotion for you and is comfortably within your area of expertise....

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29 Apr Atlanta Event: Is Your Body Language Sabotaging Your Professional Image?

Posted at 11:00h in Communication, Professional Image by Sarah Hathorn 0 Comments

Today the business arena is more challenging and competitive than ever, so it's critical that professionals know the art of communicating through body talk that conveys positive, powerful messages of professional presence.  We are all constantly stepping into the business spotlight as we strive to stand out...

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21 Apr Is Your Body Language Sabotaging Your Professional Image?

Posted at 15:58h in Communication, Professional Image by Sarah Hathorn 0 Comments

Today the business arena is more challenging and competitive than ever, so it's critical that professionals know the art of communicating through body talk that conveys positive, powerful messages of professional presence.  We are all constantly stepping into the business spotlight as we strive to stand out...

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05 Apr My Personal Passion: Presenting the ABCs of Corporate Presence

Posted at 12:00h in Business Etiquette, Communication, Professional Image by Sarah Hathorn 0 Comments

Customizing and designing corporate programs to help organizations take their businesses to the next level is one of my great passions. Large, successful companies always understand that people are their most valuable asset. But not all of them train their personnel about how to positively represent their corporate brand...

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04 Jan In the Digital Age Graceful Greetings Still Form Lasting Impressions

Posted at 10:00h in Communication by Sarah Hathorn 1 Comment

As busy professionals we all utilize voicemail messaging systems on our office and mobile phones, and when I return calls to someone I’ve never met it’s always interesting to find out what they’ve left as a first impression greeting. Sometimes I cringe, though, and wonder if that person really...

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28 Dec Public Speaking: Use Vignettes to Add a Dash of Flavor

Posted at 10:00h in Communication by Sarah Hathorn 0 Comments

We often add intriguing taste to a salad by drizzling on delicious vinaigrette. But you can do the same thing to your public presentations by spicing them up with carefully chosen and flavorful vignettes. These days I am coaching many top business professionals on the power of getting...

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