Executive Presence – BREAKGLASS COACHING

How Do You Sit?

I’ve had a couple of conversations with clients lately about leadership presence and how to increase visibility. Sometimes it’s about speaking up more. Sometimes it’s about what you say. Sometimes about how you say what you want to say. And sometimes it’s about saying less and increasing your non-verbal leadership presence. As a continuation ofContinueContinue reading “How Do You Sit?”

How Humility Might be Holding You Back

“Oh, it was nothing”“Yes, but…”“I couldn’t have done it without….”“I got lucky.”“Anybody could have done that.” Leadership requires a combination of both confidence and humility. Humility tempers our confidence so that we don’t stray into arrogance. Humility can, however, become a barrier to career success if overplayed or overused, or worse still, if we’re notContinueContinue reading “How Humility Might be Holding You Back”

Another Reason Why Women Need Pockets

I distinctly remember one day, turning up at a meeting with meeting paperwork, tablet and phone, piled in one hand; coffee, swipe-card, and pen in the other hand; water bottle wedged under my elbow; and my glasses perched on my head (because they’re only for reading). No word of a lie. When I had finallyContinueContinue reading “Another Reason Why Women Need Pockets”

Want to be Like a Boss in Meetings? Follow the Girl Guides’ Motto and ‘Be Prepared’

I used my Swiss army knife twice today. I bought it over 20 years ago and I love it. It’s so versatile. I was never a Scout though, but my father and daughters were. The Scout’s motto ‘Be Prepared’ refers to being ready to cope with anything that comes your way. So, what about meetings?ContinueContinue reading “Want to be Like a Boss in Meetings? Follow the Girl Guides’ Motto and ‘Be Prepared’”

How to Get More Feedback. And Yes… You Really Do Want It

Women can sometimes miss out on development opportunities because they are less likely to be offered feedback due to an assumption or fear that women will get emotional or upset about constructive feedback or criticism. (Tips on how best to give feedback, an important skill to develop, is a different blog post!) This means thatContinueContinue reading “How to Get More Feedback. And Yes… You Really Do Want It”