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7 ways to run a teleconference ??" and 6 ways not to
With planning and some attention to detail, a teleconference can be efficient and truly beneficial. In the modern workplace, hours are flexible, employees can work remotely and teleconferences are inevitable. So how do you get the best from teleconferencing? Teleconferences may be necessary, but they are often approached with dread. Will the technology work for the entire meeting? Will those dialing in feel they have a chance ...
Read More8 Expressions Never to Use When Answering a Question
Fielding questions is a crucial communication skill. It’s important for job interviews, chats with your boss, dealing with clients, and virtually every workplace situation. But too often we sabotage ourselves by opening our answer with meaningless words. Sometimes we utter these expressions to give ourselves time to think. Other times, we resort to these terms because we’re afraid to pause. These empty expressions are often spoken ...
Read MoreHow Anxiety Traps Us, and How We Can Break Free
Zulfi, a coaching client of mine, is the envy of many of his peers. As the general manager of a large, successful business, his work is one of the CEO’s core priorities. He does good work and is well-loved by his team. But Zulfi has a secret. He suffers from anxiety. It keeps him up at night, impacts his health, and takes a lot of time and energy to manage. When people praise Zulfi’s poise during a major customer presentation, ...
Read More10 Steps to a Coaching Culture
In a recent Ted Talk, Bill Gates opened with the statement, "Everyone needs a coach." Almost everyone can benefit from the straight talk and support of a performance coach, especially at critical junctures in their career. To elevate future leaders faster, encourage traditional leaders in new ways of thinking, and to facilitate transition, more leaders are working to create a culture of coaching in their firms. I am encouraged by ...
Read MoreHow to Spend Less Time in Meetings
If back-to-back meetings don't define your workday, consider yourself lucky. This year alone, professionals worldwide are expected to spend 24 billion hours in unproductive meetings, costing more than $540 billion worth of resources, according to the Doodle State of Meetings Report 2019, which examined 19 million meetings arranged through the scheduling platform. "My favorite line from a past client was: 'I am headed to a meeting to discuss ...
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