leadership skills

Instead of telling people what you do, try this...

Instead of telling people what you do, try this...

How do you answer the question, "So, what do you do for a living?"


I can't tell you how many times I've felt like a deer caught in the headlights with that question. But, I always knew that simply telling people what I "did" wasn't enough.


I used to tell people, "I'm a coach." because that's what I do. That's my title. But more often than not, I'd be asked, "What sport? Or "What team do you coach?" as a follow-up. And then, after seeing their confused head tilt, I'd explain that I'm a leadership coach and describe what I do.

You’ve just been invited to a networking event, now what? 😧

You’ve just been invited to a networking event, now what? 😧

Imagine you were just invited to a networking event – are you prepared for it?

 

I'm not talking about having crisp new QR business cards or perfectly shined shoes to walk in with. 

 

I'm talking about being prepared to make a great first impression. First impressions matter, and probably more than you think.