Category: Executive Presence

Two people shaking hands while someone sits in the background.

The Handshake

I have been noticing all the different types of handshakes. Over the past few weeks, when someone has taken my hand for a greeting, they have

A variety of yo-yo's laying horizontally.

Don’t YoYo

Let your words land. Connect with the other person. Picture your words arching away from you and landing on the other. Careful of yoyo’ing, where you

A man's hands making a gesture.

Are Your Hands Mumbling?

Arms and hands are part of effective communication.  And just as with speaking, clarity makes a difference. Hands are most effective when they reinforce what is

A woman answering questions at a meeting, while a man raises his hand in queue.

Stand Up

In a meeting, stand when it is your turn to speak.In a presentation, stand when it is your turn to present. Standing up allows people to

A hand holding a tv remote with tv on the background.

Don’t Let Them Change the Channel

As a speaker and/or leader, your speaking voice is essential. But is your audience listening one moment, and then, click, they aren’t? Are they changing the