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 | May 1, 2018 | confidence, preparation, Presentation Skills
We all know self-confidence shows up in our presence and presentations, but did you know that you can prime yourself to feel more confident? Photo: CC Gareth Simpson, S is for Superman http://ht.ly/evkZ30jMiO2 A fascinating social experiment was presented on an...
by Lisa Parker | Nov 18, 2016 | communication skills, Presence
What is confidence? It’s a feeling. Or perhaps it’s the sense that something is what it says it is. The dictionary says confidence is: 1. Full trust or belief in the powers, trustworthiness or reliability of a person; 2. Belief in oneself and one’s...
by Lisa Parker | Oct 31, 2016 | communication skills, Presentation Skills
Every day that my schedule allows, I take my dog, Dusty, for a walk down historic Main Street in Suffield, Connecticut. Eventually, we pass the signature orange flags for the Suffield Academy, which bear the seal and Latin motto of the Academy: Esse Quam Videri....