Resources

Supercharge your oral communication skills with these resources selected just for you.

ASSETS

ZOOMSCORE

EBOOKS

MAKEOVER MONDAYS

Communicating with impact and confidence is the #1 soft skill required to succeed in today’s workplace. And that can be a challenge with remote work models and hybrid technology redefining the way we speak, engage, and persuade. Here are some resources to expand your leadership communications toolbox.

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Do you know your virtual ASSETs?

If you are not aware of all your ASSETs, you may be overlooking a wealth of resources to help you shine on video calls.
Here are five essential elements you need to project a powerful presence every time you turn on your camera.

Appearance

How you look on the screen.

Staging

What your background says about you.

Styling

Does your décor complement your story?

Energy

Your voice and body language speak volumes.

Technology

Confident use of the platform and equipment.

This collection of eBooks will fast-track your knowledge of the most vital communication skills you need to succeed today.

From presentations in person and online, to video conferencing with poise and credibility, to acing your next podcast interview, and polishing your overall executive presence, there are great insights here for speakers at all levels.

What is your ZoomScore™?

Are you showing up as your best on video calls? You may be ready for a makeover. My ZoomScore™ tool is a 10-point checklist of the components of a professional video presence on Zoom or your video conferencing app of choice. Ready to test your ZoomScore™?

Learn from the Pros on Makeover Mondays.

Meet successful communicators and creatives who are redefining the virtual meeting space. My conversations with award-winning authors, TV producers, media trainers, professional speakers and opera singers reveal insights you can use right away to improve your life on the small screen.

Dave Bricker:

Award-winning speaker, author, presentation coach and transatlantic sailor.

 

Key takeaways:

Effective public speaking means transforming your audience. If there is no transformation, you have not done your job as a speaker.

Amy Palma:

TV producer, journalist, and makeup artist.

 

Key takeaways:

Get HELP (hair, eyeliner, lips, and powder). Wear colors that pop. Zoom is like life: whatever happens, keep going.

Achim Nowak:

Executive coach, author, host of the My Fourth Act podcast.

 

Key takeaways:

Virtual is more immersive and efficient than in person meetings. Use the breakout function to increase participation and generate deeper conversations.