Category: Influence

How to Make People Think You’re Smart

It’s one of the most counterintuitive rules of thumb I consistently offer clients who are preparing for a big pitch, ...
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What’s Stopping You From Owning the Room?

I wonder if there’s a full moon tonight. Or something in the water. In just the last 24 hours, no ...
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What’s Worse than the Fear of Failure?

When I was 16 years old, my grandmother gave me the gift of a lifetime: she took me to Santiago, ...
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Whose Story Should You Really Tell?

On Friday, I had the pleasure of hearing Sally Lou Loveman speak. As Oprah’s former producer, she now inspires audiences ...
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Can You Change Your Voice? And Should You?

One of the most common complaints I hear is, “I hate the sound of my own voice on recordings! Can ...
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