by Alex Perry | Oct 16, 2019 | Better Communication, Executive Communication, Leadership Presence, Public Speaking
For the sake of this exercise, envision yourself as the thinker in these office scenarios: 1.) Walking down the office hall: “There’s Sam from accounting, I should say hi, but I’m going to pretend I didn’t see him. I’ve got too much...
by Alex Perry | Oct 9, 2019 | Uncategorized
“I can meet with so and so. I have the “space” (aka a sliver of time crammed between two other meetings).” “ I can squeeze in this work. I mean, there’s always nights and weekends.” “Thursday night is free; I can volunteer for that thing I don’t really...
by Alex Perry | Sep 28, 2019 | Confidence, leadership, Leadership Presence, Making Mistakes
As soon as I clicked post, my gut twisted. That’s not a good sign. You see, I’m committed to telling you the truth about what it’s like to be a speaker, and I didn’t live up to that commitment. I put up a post on LinkedIn about my success...
by Alex Perry | Sep 11, 2019 | Uncategorized
I know you. You’re the first one to speak up when you hear another woman badmouthing herself. No friend of yours will talk trash about herself in front of you. You don’t let your kids or their friends talk crap to each other in your house. No sir....
by Alex Perry | Sep 3, 2019 | Uncategorized
It’s not my line; it’s circa 1992 from Alabama’s country hit “I’m in a hurry.” I love it. It’s one of those songs that whenever it comes on the radio, I stop what I’m doing and listen. It reminds me of Tonya. I...
