Emotional Intelligence Roundup from Regina Barr

This past quarter I’ve been talking about Emotional Intelligence. Coronavirus fears and continued lockdowns make your mental health – as well as that of your employees – cause for concern. “Especially with … the second wave of lockdowns coming in, we need more emotionally intelligent leaders, because we see that many people are suffering,” Alain […]

How to Increase Your Emotional Intelligence

Now more than ever, your emotional intelligence is critical as we continue to navigate the challenges facing our companies and our Nation related to Covid19. Employee morale along with their mental health and well-being are at an all-time low. First I’ll give you a little insight into Emotional Intelligence. Simply put, Emotional Intelligence is being […]

Answer Questions in a Presentation with Confidence

“What if they ask me something I don’t know?” “What if I give a stupid answer?” The “What ifs” of answering questions in a presentation can shake the confidence of many presenters. But not you. You can develop the skill of answering questions more professionally and with greater confidence so that you are seen as […]

Seize Opportunities to Increase Your Professional ROI

Thanks to the Coronavirus, many organizations are spinning out of control amid the worst economic crisis most have ever experienced – with no end in sight. Perhaps your organization is even one of them. Look around your work environment. Are you working from home or in the office? Are sales professionals glued to their chairs […]

Three Strategies to Accelerate Your Team’s Success

Many of you know that I have served on several non-profit boards including president of an international professional association. Earlier this month, I wrote an article titled Five Key Leadership Lessons I learned from Serving on Non-Profit Boards. The five lessons that were critical to a leader’s success included: have a vision; plan the work, […]

Improve Your Bottom Line Through Executive Coaching

If someone were to ask you whether or not you would consider working with an executive coach, would you feel insulted or exhilarated? Your answer will probably depend on a number of factors including the context in which the question is asked and your previous experience (or lack thereof) in working with an executive coach. […]

Choose Less Stress This Holiday Season

I pull up to the ATM, lower my window and can’t quite reach the slot for my debit card. Instead of unbuckling my seat belt, I reach—and then reach a tiny bit further. And that’s when I feel something pop down the right side of my body. I bet you’ve done this kind of thing […]

Polish Your Executive Presence by Projecting a Successful Image

What is executive presence and what does it have to do with you? Everything! Assuming, of course, that you want to be successful in your career, be influential in your company, and achieve your full potential as a leader. Whether you know it or not, you have already been sized up and assigned a rating […]