Christy DemetrakisApr 25Preparation is Key!Preparation. It's a simple term. Sometimes we do it well. Sometimes we do not. Have you ever run a marathon? I have not, nor is it a...
Christy DemetrakisApr 11Be Your Authentic Self"Imitation is the greatest form of flattery." Yes, and no. A few years ago, a new marketing manager joined our team. To onboard, he and I...
Christy DemetrakisApr 3How to Engage Your AudienceIf you are one of the three out of four people who have a fear of public speaking, I want to share with a tip that will help you manage...
-May 5, 2020When 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...
-Apr 28, 2020Don'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...
-Apr 21, 2020How 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...
Christy DemetrakisApr 14, 2020How 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...
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...
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. ...
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...
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. ...
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...
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...
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.” ...
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...
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...