by Rachel Beohm | Body Language Myths, Boundaries, Breathing, Conversations, Delivering Negative Information, Eye Contact, Nonverbal Communication, Presentation Skills, Presenting to a Group, Receptivity, Relationships
When to Avoid Eye Contact One of the most common “body language” tips out there is Look People in the Eye. Make eye contact! I have said it, too. Eye contact demonstrates that you are present and listening, it can show respect and empathy, it conveys confidence, and...
by Rachel Beohm | Boundaries, Confidence, Conversations, Dealing with Difficult People, Leadership, Listening, Nonverbal Communication, Nonverbal Skills, Pausing, Presentation Skills, Presenting to a Group, Voice Pattern, Word Choice
When & How to Interrupt In general… don’t interrupt. In one-on-one conversations and group settings, listen attentively and take turns talking. Don’t monopolize conversations, speak over others, or impatiently finish their sentences. Sometimes, though, you...
by Rachel Beohm | Boundaries, Habits, Leadership, Nonverbal Communication, Values
When Your Character & Behavior Aren’t Enough One thing I’ve learned as a presenter, teacher, business owner, and parent is that being a good example doesn’t make you a good leader. Don’t get me wrong: Being a good example is necessary. Vital, in fact. Human...
by Rachel Beohm | Authenticity, Boundaries, Habits, Ideal Life, Managing Change, Relationships, Values, YOU
7 Lessons I Relearned This Year Do you ever feel like you have to learn the same lessons over and over? Yeah, me too. That’s life. Head knowledge isn’t expertise. Understanding isn’t skill. Information doesn’t automatically translate to experience, wisdom, or a...
by Rachel Beohm | Boundaries, Confidence, Conversations, Dealing with Difficult People, Emotions, Ideal Life, Leadership, Listening, Nonverbal Communication
5 Times You Don’t Have to Listen I’m a huge proponent of good listening skills. Listening is vital for building rapport and creating connection, not to mention understanding people, gaining perspective, and learning new things. All wonderful, right? Giving...
by Rachel Beohm | Boundaries, Emotions, Ideal Life, Leadership, Managing Change, Values, YOU
3 Things that Help When You Feel Depleted Stretch your boundaries! Push yourself! Step out of your comfort zone! Do you ever feel like all you ever hear is “do more do more do more”? I’m all for getting out of your comfort zone. When you’re bored, stuck, or...
