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You’re great at your job, you just happen to be a little on the shy side. No problem, right? Your boss probably recognises how hard you work and the effort you put in, all...
What you do in the first five minutes of meeting someone matters, big time. For better or worse, humans are hardwired to automatically make assumptions about the people we meet. Maybe it’s a primal habit...
The emergence of an Engaging Executive is a magical thing. As your employees find their inner voice and start to blossom into well-rounded leaders in your company, you’ll find that everyone has their surprising moments,...
As a CEO or other manager in your business, you know the power of networking. Half of getting to where you are today was pure skill, but the other half (maybe even more than half)...
When it comes to forging meaningful connections in the workplace, my clients often find themselves pleasantly surprised by how much they learn from their peers in the Engaging Executive Program. Day after day, they develop...
You’ve heard all through your career, and probably even your life, that first impressions matter. It’s why eager students take extra care to get ready before the first day of school. It’s why the first...
Want a quick way to know if you’ve actually broken out of your shell and started becoming an confident, Engaging Executive? Next time you’re holding a conversation with an important colleague, or better yet, your...
It’s not an uncommon challenge that L&D directors face. You have a team member who just won’t open up, who’s terrible at building relationships with clients and who you really can’t send out into the...
Your stance and how you use your hands during conversation can say a lot about you. In fact, some individuals will judge you based on these two things before you even open your mouth....
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...
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...