by Maria Wilhelmsson | Jan 19, 2021 | Communication, Executive presence, Public speaking, Speaking anxiety
Being one of four daughters of hard-working parents, getting somebody’s undivided attention was rare when I was a child. Until when at age seven I was asked to sing solo at the school end-of-year festivities. Suddenly all eyes and all ears were on me –... 
by Maria Wilhelmsson | Sep 1, 2020 | Communication, Public speaking
No, I’m not talking about the drink. And yes, I am against violence in the workplace or anywhere else. But I’m also against imposing unnecessary boredom on people and alienating your audience within the first minute of your presentation. If you want people... 
by Maria Wilhelmsson | Dec 9, 2019 | Public speaking
Authenticity is one of the most important qualities in leadership communications today. We want leaders who look real. We believe that people are authentic when they show us their hearts or are open with us in a way that feels sincere. We think of others as authentic...