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...
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 | Adaptability, Breathing, Confidence, Conversations, Eye Contact, Gestures & Hand Position, Habits, Leadership, Nonverbal Communication, Nonverbal Skills, Pausing, Posture & Body Position, Presence, Presenting to a Group, Space
Drop These 5 Nonverbal Habits What are your nonverbal habits? Do you know? Often with habits, you don’t even realize you’re doing them. They’re automatic and almost involuntary. You do them unconsciously because they make you feel better. Sometimes that’s good,...
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...
