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For some people, there’s nothing worse than those first five minutes of an interaction with a new person. What do you say? What do you do? Especially if you’re not in a business setting, where...
Have you ever showed up late to a networking event and experienced that initial burst of panic? All of the sudden, you don’t have an upper hand. Everyone’s already paired off, talking in groups, and...
Need any easy way to take advantage of those dreaded networking events? Take this incredibly easy tip from my bestselling book, ENGAGE. Yes, I know, networking events, for some people, particularly if you’re introverted, can...
Trying to better make connections and take advantage of networking events or even social occasions? Knowing the difference between the direct and indirect approaches to social engagements can really help you get the most out...
Let’s dive into a topic that always captivates me as an executive coach and educator: influence. Have you ever been in a meeting bursting with innovative ideas, but somehow, they seem to dissipate into the...
I hope you’ve found the videos I’ve been posting useful over the last few weeks! Today, though, I thought I’d tell you a little bit about what our company does. In a nutshell, we’re helping...
A smile can have a fundamental impact on the way other people perceive you, but just smiling is not nearly good enough. Why? Well, there are up to 19 different “types” of smiles, according to...
One of the biggest issues I see with clients on their way to becoming Engaging Executives is an extreme focus on the words they’re saying, but not on how they’re saying them. While your words...
If you’re just beginning your Engaging Executive journey, you’ve likely come across a question that plagues many of my clients. Many ask me, “Duncan, how can I come across as more confident?” Here’s one little...