by Alex Perry | Apr 10, 2019 | Better Communication, leadership, Presence
If you’ve been around leadership development, you’ve probably heard a phrase that goes something like this “you must know yourself before you can lead.” And I’m guessing you’ve worked hard to understand who you are as a person and as a leader. You -go to courses...
by Alex Perry | Mar 13, 2019 | Confidence, leadership, Presence, Public Speaking, Storytelling
If you’ve been around me or read my email newsletter these past few months you know it’s been an exciting time here at PS. I’ve spent the last six weeks getting ready to talk at TEDxUCincinnati. Saturday was the big day and let me tell you; it...
by Alex Perry | Mar 6, 2019 | leadership, Presence, Uncategorized
I’m glad you opened this today because I’m talking about a hot topic in leadership development. Presence (aka executive presence, leadership presence, professional presence) Let’s get right down to business, shall we? What it is and...
by Alex Perry | Feb 27, 2019 | Confidence, leadership, Public Speaking, Storytelling, Uncategorized
Picture this: you’re at work and trying to explain to Steve (a co-worker) how a new software program works. You think you’re giving directions that are clear, however, Steve is getting fidgety. Then he turns red in the face and then gets so frustrated that...
by Alex Perry | Feb 19, 2019 | Confidence, leadership, Public Speaking, Storytelling, Uncategorized
The Five Ps of Your Business Story My daughter and about 40 other tween and teenage girls participated in local STEM event a week or so ago. Lured in by swag bags and brownies the girls were highly encouraged to stay for the remainder of the program; a keynote,...