Women's Leadership, Women's Career Development, Business Executive Coaching & Podcast By Sabrina Braham Ma Ppc

Dianna Booher; Creating Personal Presence Watch a seasoned politician speak to her constituents or a corporate executive handle a press briefing on a sensitive subject. They speak with confidence, they project an aura of dependability and they leave their listeners convinced by their message. We live in a world where we are judged not just by what we say, but by how we say it — how we present ourselves — and how we take control of even the most uncomfortable situations. Communication skills are paramount and every acknowledged leader has mastered them. At one time it was enough to be quietly competent. Women, especially, were encouraged to stand back and avoid controversy. We were taught to be seen and not heard. However, we live in a new reality. Have you ever known the press to criticize a male Secretary of State for how he's dressed, how he wears his hair or whether he's had plastic surgery? In order to be successful today, women are expected to well-dressed and well-groomed. We must speak up at meetings