Category Archives: Networking

Craft Your Elevator Pitch

Posted on May 30, 2019 by Exec-Comm

What do you say when you have just 30 seconds to make a lasting impression? Don’t get caught tongue-tied. Be brief, specific, and memorable. Craft an elevator pitch with these tips from Ching Valdezco:

Posted in Communication Skills, Executive Presence, Leadership Skills, Life Skills, Networking, Tips Videos, Women in Business

Advice For Startups From The Trade Show Trenches

Posted on April 18, 2019 by Jay Sullivan

You had a great idea. You knew it met an important need in the marketplace. You pulled together a group of friends to design and perfect the product. You understand both the market for the product and the competition. You … Continue reading →

Posted in Communication Skills, Innovation, Networking, Uncategorized

Crafting An Interesting Story From A Boring Game

Posted on February 5, 2019 by Jim Sterling

Good morning! Did you watch the Super Bowl Sunday night? While the pundits predicted it would be a close game, they didn’t predict a defensive struggle between two high-powered offenses. Translation? The game was “meh” – the lowest scoring Super … Continue reading →

Posted in Communication Skills, Life Skills, Networking, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking

Take Your Storytelling Game From Good To Great: Lessons From The Super Bowl

Posted on January 29, 2019 by Jim Sterling

This NFL post-season is already full of stories – just look at the two overtime victories in the conference finals leading up to the Super Bowl. Exultant victors! Crushed losers!! Unfair calls!!! That’s why people tune in – the sriracha … Continue reading →

Posted in Communication Skills, Life Skills, Networking, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking

Startups And Small Businesses: One Elevator Ride Can Change Everything

Posted on January 11, 2019 by Jay Sullivan

Elevators are cramped, slightly uncomfortable spaces at best. As you’re riding the elevator up to your office this morning, picture being joined by an interviewer and a camera crew. You’ve spent the last three or four years working on a … Continue reading →

Posted in Communication Skills, Innovation, Interviewing Skills, Meeting Skills, Networking, Presentation Skills, Women in Business

Bringing Back-To-School Night Back To Work: 5 Steps To Make The Most Of Your Relationships

Posted on October 19, 2018 by Jay Sullivan

When my son Sam was in second grade, I sat – really squatted – in a tiny chair in his classroom to hear his teacher – let’s call her Ms. Rose – talk to the gathered parents about the classroom … Continue reading →

Posted in Meeting Skills, Networking, Uncategorized

5 Keys To Build Trust

Posted on October 9, 2018 by Rachel Lamb

Someone recently asked what I would consider a necessity for a module on building trust. I think about this topic a lot because there are so many things people can do to affect a positive or negative interaction with others, … Continue reading →

Posted in Coaching, Leadership Skills, Life Skills, Networking

If I Only Remember One Thing About You, What Do You Want It To Be?

Posted on September 26, 2018 by Jay Sullivan

When it comes to technology, I’m neither a gadget guy nor a Neanderthal. I’m happy to use the latest and greatest, as long as it’s easy and helps me get more done or enjoy the experience more. The difficulty is … Continue reading →

Posted in Coaching, Meeting Skills, Networking, Uncategorized

From Listing Skills To Leveraging Stories: How To Show, Not Tell, Your Value

Posted on September 13, 2018 by Jay Sullivan

It’s been along year already. That’s not a comment on the political environment, but on your own schedule at work. You’ve accomplished a ton. You’ve been involved in some projects that were planned, and some that sprang out of nowhere. … Continue reading →

Posted in Coaching, Communication Skills, Interviewing Skills, Meeting Skills, Networking