Are you a Trusted Advisor, or just giving advice?

You hear this a lot, especially from people who give advice for a living. Could be financial advice, health advice, get-your-kid-into-college advice, whatever. “I’m a trusted advisor to my clients,” they’ll say, as if “trusted advisor” were printed on their business cards. It’s not, usually. And I’m not sure how many of the people who…

Nope, Uh-uh, No Siree Bob

You’ve been there, right? You applied for a promotion—it went to someone else. Offered your services to the perfect client and heard, “No, thanks.” Interviewed for a job you didn’t get. I just ran into the rejection buzz saw. And it sent me back to look at what I’d learned from Jia Jang when he…

Presentation Coaching

You’re a decent speaker — why would you need coaching?

You’ll notice that even the best athletes work with a coach. ESPECIALLY the best athletes work with a coach. That’s how they get better and better at their game. It takes an outside view to analyze their performance and suggest ways to improve.

That’s why experienced speakers benefit from Catherine’s coaching.

Compelling Presence Coaching

What is Compelling Presence? You know it when you see it — or feel it. A person with compelling presence walks into a room and makes an impact. She has a magnetic energy that draws people in so they listen to what she says. He radiates confidence, intelligence, and a quiet authority. People naturally pay attention to a person with compelling presence. Which makes Compelling Presence an incredible asset in business — and in life.