I’ve been told repeatedly to tell a story when I’m presenting, but I don’t get it. I promise it isn’t for lack of trying. During a recent presentation, I started off with a story about a time when my ...

In the business world, you often hear how important it is to be a "good communicator," but what does that actually mean? I challenge that concept entirely. Communication is not about being good or bad ...

During my coaching sessions and corporate trainings, people often tell me, “Well, I’m great one on one, but when I’m in front of a group, I struggle.” Or they ask, “Does this technique also work in ...

Whether you’re leading a team, pitching to stakeholders, or inspiring at conferences, learn how to communicate with passion, precision, and impact. Back in the late 1980s, when I was in the early ...

The term "public speaking" conjures images of packed auditoriums and spot lit podiums. But, in reality, we are public speaking all the time. Experiences like presenting in a meeting or pitching your ...

I woke up Sunday morning to an email chain that took three cups of coffee to read. I lost another hour writing a response and debating whether to send it. The rest of the day is a blur of ...

In the last blog, we began to talk about communication skills. Communication is one of the basic elements in resilience. Effective communication is one of the keys to building resilience and ...

“Both men and women should feel free to be sensitive. Both men and women should feel free to be strong…it is time that we all perceive gender on a spectrum, not as two opposing sets of ideas.” —Emma ...

Imagine you confidently make your point during the big team meeting, and everyone in the room is engaged. Imagine you present your idea to your boss with evidence and authority, and persuade her to ...

CNBC Make It is launching a new digital course, which will teach you how to communicate effectively. In this course, you'll learn how to speak clearly and confidently, calm your nerves and deliver ...