Category: Executive Presence

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4 Pillars of Presence: Part 3

The past month we have been exploring the Pillars of Presence. The first two Pillars are: Position: Allow Yourself To Be Seen and Permission: Decide How

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4 Pillars of Presence: Part 2

A couple of weeks ago, we began an exploration of the Four Pillars of Presence.  The first Pillar being Permission: Allow Yourself to be Seen. When

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4 Pillars of Presence: Part 1

Actors often exude presence – that is their job.  Are they more confident? Not always. They are more comfortable. They are trained to see others and to let

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Stop Slamming Upspeak!

First off, I’m quick to remind everyone that men and women both use upspeak.  Also, it can be as simple as being part of one’s dialect

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Beware the Walnut People

Ever get a small piece of a walnut stuck in your teeth? Do you notice yourself distorting your face while communicating with others trying to get

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Measuring Soft Skills Part II

How do you know if the training is sticking? How do you know that soft skill improvements are making a difference?  Regardless of the industry, these

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Bring Your Audience Along

Hilary Blair is a leadership keynote speaker based out of Denver, CO, and is the co-founder of ARTiculate: Real & Clear. She is also a highly

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Mind the Gap – ARTiculate: Real&Clear

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjsPN4qLPCU Hilary Blair is a leadership keynote speaker based out of Denver, CO, and is the co-founder of ARTiculate: Real & Clear. She is also a

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Presence: Let’s Talk

While reviewing and assessing recorded videos for a client, we found the distinction between speaking and talking, although very subtle, makes a significant difference. …for the