I used to hate seeing myself on video. And guess what, most of my clients don’t love it that much, either. But we are on video almost constantly in this world of virtual meetings and hybrid work environments. How we show up matters. I use recorded video a lot when I’m helping someone improve their presentation […]
Is That How I Really Look? Read More »
In this episode of “The Coaches Are In,” host Michael Piperno interviews Bryan Lemos, a senior consultant and executive communications coach at Decker Communications. They delve into the world of leadership and communication, sharing their favorite things about coaching and discussing the importance of self-awareness and authentic communication. From addressing the challenge of overcoming the impostor syndrome to
Communication Habits (The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly) with Bryan Lemos Read More »
What’s the most underused leadership tool? I argue it’s listening. We are bombarded with messages every day from brands, employers, colleagues, clients, friends, and family members. With so much coming our way through our screens, it’s understandable that we begin to tune out the noise—anything that we don’t deem worthy of our attention. Yet attention
Your (Likely) Underutilized Leadership Superpower Read More »
I recently had a great conversation with Sarah A. Scala, M. Ed, PCC 🏳️🌈 about inclusive leadership on my The Coaches Are In web series. She shared her insights on creating environments where individuals feel valued, respected, and empowered. We talked about the importance of acknowledging biases, fostering psychological safety, and measuring the impact of
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Leadership and executive presence have evolved far beyond traditional stereotypes. I coach a lot of leaders on presence, and I’ll tell you right now that there is no “template” or “one way” to have presence. You need to do the work to find your authentic way to show up for yourself, and for the people
The New Rules of Executive Presence: Beyond Outdated Notions Read More »
