by Lisa Parker | Nov 5, 2018 | communication skills, confidence, Presence
A few weeks ago, I was part of a panel speaking to executive women at ESPN. The topic they were most interested in was executive presence…music to my ears! Part of the discussion centered around presence and confidence. Specifically, one participant said...
by Lisa Parker | Aug 29, 2018 | communication skills, confidence, Presentation Skills
“Work Life Confidential” Voice of America Radio Host, Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio, interviews Lisa Parker to learn why people don’t speak up at work. Listen to “Work Life Confidential” episode: Showing up courageously at work You’ve probably...
by Lisa Parker | Aug 10, 2018 | communication skills
Have you ever listened to a speaker drone on and realized the more they talk, the less you understand? Yeah, me too. It’s frustrating, especially when you actually need the information buried beneath that pile of verbiage (or a pile of mangoes if you read our...
by Lisa Parker | Jun 21, 2018 | Ask the Coach, communication skills
Dear Coach, I have a coworker whose voice is very loud. She has been asked by several of our more senior colleagues to please turn down the volume, but it doesn’t last long when she does. I do a lot of phone work and she drowns out the person I’m trying to...
by Lisa Parker | Jun 13, 2018 | communication skills, Presentation Skills
Do you like to share lots of useful details? Have you ever been asked to “keep it short?” Do you struggle to fit your content into the time allotted? If yes, then keep reading. In a recent Heads Up Executive Presence and Presentation (EPP) skills seminar,...
by Lisa Parker | Feb 8, 2018 | communication skills
Dear Coach, I have a co-worker who doesn’t know how to talk to people in a positive way. When he offers “advice” it always sounds like he is criticizing people or putting them down. The newer people on our team are starting to avoid him, and they...
