influence Tag

Over many years of consulting with senior executives I’ve found that most top executives overrate their own ability as effective communicators. That’s especially true when it comes to influencing others and achieving buy-in from teams, stakeholders, clients, and others. Whether you’re leading a large or small organization, here...

  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...