Why Memorizing Presentations Hurts Executive Presence
Many professionals think confidence comes from memorizing presentations word-for-word. In reality, memorization often creates stiff, disconnected communication that hurts executive presence. Learn why the strongest communicators focus on audience connection instead of perfect scripts.
How Executive Communication Coaching Helped Win $100M+ Deals
I recently worked with a senior executive in Technology, AI, and Consulting at two Fortune 100 companies. We’ll call her Sandra. Her role required communicating in high-stakes leadership meetings—where decisions carried significant financial impact. As she shared:...
Why AI Leaders Struggle to Communicate Clearly (And Why It Costs Companies Growth)
AI leaders don’t struggle with expertise—they struggle with clarity. Here’s why communication is the key to adoption, alignment, and growth.
What Leaders Get Wrong About Communication (And What Actually Works)
Most leaders don’t struggle with ideas — they struggle with clarity. Here’s what actually makes communication effective in leadership.
What Executive Interviews Really Test (And How to Prepare for Them)
When professionals prepare for executive interviews, they usually focus on one thing: having the right answers. They research the role, review their experience, anticipate questions, and gather examples. All of that matters — but it’s rarely what separates...
The Quiet Skill That Changes Every Room You Walk Into
December tends to be a month of wrap-ups, evaluations, and planning for the year ahead. And in almost every conversation I’ve had with leaders this month, one theme keeps coming up: Presence. Not performance. Not perfection. Presence. It’s the skill that determines...
How to Communicate with Difficult Personalities—Without Losing Your Cool
Every workplace has challenging personalities—but conflict doesn’t have to derail your day. In this post, Lori shares practical communication tools to help you stay calm, curious, and confident when working with difficult people. Learn how to shift from frustration to collaboration and lead with composure under pressure.
How to Make Technical Presentations Clear, Not Complicated
Technical leaders often bury their message under data and jargon. Learn 3 simple strategies to make your technical presentations clear, engaging, and influential.
How to Speak Clearly in High-Stakes Meetings (Without Rambling or Freezing)
High-stakes meetings can be stressful, but you don’t have to ramble or freeze under pressure. In this post, Lori Klinka shares simple, practical strategies to help you speak with clarity, confidence, and influence — even when the stakes are high.
Interview to GET the JOB!
Employers say that communication skills are the number one skill they look for in hiring a new employee. To get to the next level in your career you need more than a great resume, you need to be able to give a dynamic interview. An interview is not just about going...