What Is A Reappraisal Response?

“You didn’t get the job.”  “We don’t need your services any longer.”  “You weren’t accepted”    Have you received these kinds of message? Did it create: A momentary gut punch? Exasperation? Or a vortex of doom? And then, viola – you say, “I’ll figure it out. I always do.” That my friend, is a “reappraisal response.” You pause and reevaluate a …

From Square Screens to Shared Spaces

We’ve gone from square screens to shared spaces. Muting the audience and “no video” is no longer an option. You are seen & heard.   During the height of the pandemic and through the lens of zoom, our non-verbal communication got a break. It was impossible to see your foot shaking or your arms crossed. Those subconsciously evident facial expressions were off-limits in your tiny …

7 Practical Tools

7 Practical Tools To Anchor in Confidence

In the world of “Presentation Perfection”, you start your presentation preparation weeks ahead…right? Gather sources Write Re-write Rehearse Video-tape yourself Gear up for a home-run presentation Or fret and worry it’s going to be a flop Unfortunately, we don’t live in La-La Land. It won’t go smoothly. Something always gets in the way. For me, my greatest weakness and resistance …