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 | Confidence, Conversations, Emotions, Habits, Nonverbal Communication, Presenting to a Group, Receptivity, Relationships, Word Choice
How to Use (and NOT Use) Humor Once, when I was about 13, I was trapped in the crossfire between my arguing parents. We were driving; I was in the front seat between them when the shouting started. I tried to shrink myself deeper and deeper into the seat cushions as...
by Rachel Beohm | Confidence, Eye Contact, Habits, Ideal Life, Listening, Managing Change, Nonverbal Communication, Relationships, Values, Word Choice, YOU
Stability, Connection, Vitality: Have More This Coming Year I typically look forward to the start of a new year. I love the sense of renewal. And after the holidays, I’m refreshed from the break and eager to plunge back into a routine. Facing this upcoming year...
by Rachel Beohm | Confidence, Ideal Life, Leadership, Nonverbal Communication, Word Choice
When to Use Words I love the study of body language and how to use it effectively. The other day, I had a whole “conversation” with someone in another car without a single spoken word. Yet you can get yourself into trouble by leaving things unsaid. Especially if you...
by Rachel Beohm | Authenticity, Confidence, Dealing with Difficult People, Delivering Negative Information, Leadership, Nonverbal Communication, Presenting to a Group, Receptivity, Relationships, Values, Word Choice
6 Destructive Traits Good Leaders Reject In this rollercoaster of a year, we need strong, effective leaders more than ever. Just because someone has a leadership position or role or title doesn’t mean they can lead. Winning a popularity contest is not...
by Rachel Beohm | Authenticity, Body Language Myths, Breathing, Confidence, Emotions, Free Stuff!, Habits, Ideal Life, Nonverbal Communication, Nonverbal Skills, Posture & Body Position, Presence, Receptivity, Space, Values, Word Choice, YOU
21 Days to a better life Take a second right now and consider your life. How would you describe it? Busy? Lonely? Amazing? Okay? Exhausting? Fulfilling? Wild? What word would you choose? If you already have a perfect life, this coaching program is not for you....
