You said WHAT?! career communication May 10, 2022

“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 talk is like a boomerang. It always comes back to you.

“It may seem harmless to chime in on...

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Just say “NO!” career communication Aug 10, 2020

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 down. For both sanity and career, it is a skill set we must embrace. Read the article below from the May 2017 issue of Essence...

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Are you moody? communication presentation skills Aug 10, 2020

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 mood swings. Interesting…take a read.

 “Employers pick up on your energy and any changes to it. If...

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What’s really important? communication presentation skills Aug 10, 2020

I’m excited about the upcoming launch of my new book, Faith to Conquer Fear: The Journey. Here is an excerpt from one of the chapters.

 Every now and then, we need to slow down and assess what is really important. Life is busy and life is sometimes shorter than planned. The number of...

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When Do You Take Questions? communication Aug 10, 2020

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 need to manage your time wisely. So, when and how do you take questions from the audience?

In this week's episode of my new video series "...

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Don't Give Up The Mic! communication Aug 10, 2020

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 the question. You hand them the mic...

Why is this a problem?

In this week's episode of my new video series "Empowered Speakers Want To Know,"...

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How do you handle technical difficulties? communication Aug 10, 2020

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...A TECHNICAL DIFFICULTY. It is an issue you have not even considered. Oh boy! What do you do when you have something happen you are not...

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You posted THAT?! career communication Aug 10, 2020

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…oh my! Think twice before posting.

 “Even if you adjust your account settings to the highest privacy level,...

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