I’ve personally had to go through several levels of transformational change, at multiple times during my leadership career. Once I was assigned a lateral promotion, which would be disappointing to most ambitious executives. But I decided to see it instead as a rare opportunity to...
Companies in all different industries have attractive openings right now, available for talented leaders, and that’s great news if you’re looking to elevate your career. The bad news, especially if you’re tasked with the responsibility of filling those vital positions, is that there is a...
Leadership responsibility demands confidence, especially as you rise higher and higher in your career and your visibility becomes more prominent within your organization and your industry. But it is important to recognize the keen difference between confidence and arrogance. Those who are arrogant think they...
For years I’ve worked with many multi-national corporations to offer professional development seminars and private executive presence coaching, and the experience teaches me a great deal. I have learned a lot within the past few months, too, as more and more companies and leaders are...
According to a recent study conducted by the Center for Work-Life Policy, a major think tank based in New York, one of the keys to executive presence is to act the part. The research found that those who demonstrate perceptible executive presence act confident, decisive,...
Leaders are exceptionally well-versed when it comes to the importance of budgets. You constantly study metrics and benchmarks to control profit margins, revenues, and debt. Nobody has to tell you the critical role that each of those plays in the bottom line. They also don’t...
Personal branding is the new image makeover and adds the extra dimension needed to excel in today's business environment. In 2010 all professionals need to find innovative strategies to project an authentic personal brand that enhances their executive presence. That is why I'm hosting a teleseminar to tell you about ...