by Rachel Beohm | Delivering Negative Information, Eye Contact, Leadership, Management, Nonverbal Communication, One-on-One Interactions, Posture & Body Position, Presence, Presenting to a Group, Receptivity, Voice Pattern, Word Choice
5 Ways to Create a Safe & Healthy Environment In the past few months, the U.S. has faced waves of crises—health, economic, and social. It’s affected your daily life, your home, your work, and your community. Crises, even just one, can threaten how safe you,...
by Rachel Beohm | Authenticity, Dealing with Difficult People, Delivering Negative Information, Ideal Life, Nonverbal Communication, One-on-One Interactions, Word Choice
Stop Depersonalizing Your Communication Recently, my friend moved away. On the day of the move, I messaged her, “I’m going to miss you!” She wrote back, “We are going to miss our friends, too, but we promise to keep in touch.” I couldn’t help but notice how...
by Rachel Beohm | Adaptability, Gestures & Hand Position, Interviews & Promotions, Leadership, Nonverbal Communication, Nonverbal Skills, Posture & Body Position, Presence, Presentation Skills, Presenting to a Group, Receptivity, Voice Pattern, Word Choice
Climb the Corporate Ladder: Susan’s Story “Nice to meet you,” my coaching client said, as she walked into the office. She walked briskly to the chair I indicated, sat down, and asked, “How do we get started?” Susan* knew exactly what she wanted in life, and as...
by Rachel Beohm | Authenticity, Breathing, Confidence, Ideal Life, Leadership, Nonverbal Communication, Nonverbal Skills, Pausing, Posture & Body Position, Presence, Resources, Word Choice
Leadership Presence Guide Our world needs leaders. We need leaders in our homes, our businesses, our communities, and we need to lead our own lives. You don’t need a title or a position to be a leader. You simply need to start leading. How? First, determine...
by Rachel Beohm | Confidence, Delivering Negative Information, Leadership, One-on-One Interactions, Word Choice
Stop Saying “Sorry” It used to bug me when I’d tell someone I was having a rough day or I’d stubbed my toe and they’d reply with, “I’m sorry.” “It’s not your fault,” I’d say. To say “I’m sorry” actually means, “I am filled with sorrow.” We equate “sorry” with...
by Rachel Beohm | Adaptability, Body Language Myths, Breathing, Eye Contact, Leadership, Nonverbal Communication, One-on-One Interactions, Word Choice
How to End a Conversation On your way to a meeting, someone stops you to ask a “quick” question. You’ve been chatting with a new acquaintance at a networking event, but you’re ready to meet new people. A colleague who’s been out of the office has been sharing her...
