Christy DemetrakisMay 5When Do You Take Questions?You take the time to prepare your presentation slides, handouts, posters, and materials. You have a limited amount of time for your presentation and you nee...
Christy DemetrakisApr 28Don't Give Up The Mic!It only takes one person in the audience to hijack your presentation. It starts innocently enough. You ask a question. Someone raises their hand to answer...
Christy DemetrakisApr 21How do you handle technical difficulties?It never fails. You have prepared your presentation slides. You have all the handouts, posters, and materials ready to go. You are READY! Then it happens....
Christy DemetrakisApr 14How do you handle tough questions?It never fails. You have prepared your presentation slides. You have all the handouts, posters, and materials ready to go. You are READY! Then it happens....
Christy DemetrakisAug 28, 2017Just say “NO!”I have personally never had an issue saying “no.” However, saying no is a true challenge for some people as they do not want to disappoint or let others dow...
Christy DemetrakisAug 21, 2017Can you find anything?!I am always impressed with people who have a “no paper” policy at work. All of their files are accessed on their electronic devices. Over the years, I have...
Christy DemetrakisAug 14, 2017Don’t skip the party!I must admit; Tip #6 is one I have struggled with in my career. The topic for this week in the “Money & Career: On the Job” article from the May 2017 issue ...
Christy DemetrakisAug 7, 2017You posted THAT?!Career tips continue this week with Tip #5 in the “Money & Power: On the Job” article from the May 2017 issue of Essence Magazine. Social Media faux paus…o...
Christy DemetrakisJul 31, 2017You said WHAT?!“Loose lips sink ships.” Tip #4 in the “Money & Power: On the Job” article in the May 2017 issue of Essence Magazine is definite “no-no!” Gossip and bad t...
Christy DemetrakisJul 24, 2017Think before you speak…You have probably heard the phrase “It’s not what you say. It’s how you say it.” Coming from the perspective of a person who errs on the side of “direct co...
Christy DemetrakisJul 17, 2017Are you moody?In the May 2017 issue of Essence Magazine, the article “Money & Power: On the Job” offers tips to avoid “stunting your career growth.” Tip #2 addresses moo...
Christy DemetrakisJul 10, 2017If you don’t tell them, who will?In the May 2017 issue of Essence magazine, there is a great article on ten bad habits to avoid to keep you from “stunting your career growth or earning poten...
Christy DemetrakisAug 30, 2016I'm a Contributor!I am so honored to be one of the contributors to Paul Smith’s newest book Sell with a Story. Paul Smith is a Speaker, Trainer and Author of three books; Lea...
