


How to Request Time to Think: Phrases for When You Don’t Know How to Respond…Yet
by Sharí | Dec 7, 2020 | Blog, Communication Skills, Influence, & Message Strategy, Leadership & Personal Growth
Part of being an influential communicator is knowing the difference between responding versus reacting. A reaction stems from assumptions, subconscious communication habits, and unexamined emotions. A response is the result of reflection and consideration of multiple...
How to Lead Difficult Conversations
by Sharí | Jul 8, 2019 | Communication Skills, Influence, & Message Strategy, Leadership & Personal Growth
Sometimes, we get to be influential in fun and exciting scenarios like landing a new client or in getting a job promotion, but that’s not always the case. Often times, we need to be persuasive in difficult situations – like when a person has let you down....
The Power of Heroes and Villains: How to Influence Others by Understanding Their Motivations
by Sharí | May 25, 2019 | Communication Skills, Influence, & Message Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Public Speaking & Event Strategy
When it comes to influencing others, it’s important to understand what motivates them. People are often driven by the pursuit of pleasure or the avoidance of pain, and keeping track of their triggers can help you guide them towards your desired outcome. However,...
How to Influence Annoying People
by Sharí | May 17, 2019 | Communication Skills, Influence, & Message Strategy, Leadership & Personal Growth, Public Speaking & Event Strategy
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could feel deeply connected to and get along with every person in our lives? Yeah….I also want a unicorn. You can’t avoid annoying people. Someone will always rub you the wrong way. You’re stuck in the office with them. You sit next to...