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 | Confidence, Leadership, Nonverbal Communication, Word Choice
The Language of Leadership MPI Greater New York requested an article from me on how to use (and NOT use) language to convey leadership. Click the link below to read the article and discover four phrases to avoid in order to increase your credibility, and what...
by Rachel Beohm | Conversations, Leadership, Nonverbal Communication, Presentation Skills, Presenting to a Group, Promotions & Interviews, Space
Don’t Fixate, Focus Once, back in the days when we were still having in-person presentations, a client hired me to observe her deliver a speech and provide feedback. As she stood up to speak at the event, the heel of her shoe caught on the hem of her pant leg....
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 | Confidence, Conversations, Habits, Leadership, Nonverbal Communication, Nonverbal Skills, Presence, Presenting to a Group, Promotions & Interviews
The Four Components of Presence What does your presence say about you? Or… do you even have “presence”? What do people mean by “presence,” anyway? Your presence is simply how you show up nonverbally to others—how you present yourself. You do actually have to...
