Read below for Allison Shapira’s latest piece in the Harvard Business Review on how to recognize the impact filler words have and how to use
Recently, my graduate students at the Harvard Kennedy School came to my office hours with these challenges: “I was always a comfortable public speaker. But
Message from Allison: This month, I’m thrilled to feature our talented trainer and coach Bill Beaman whose 30 years in journalism make him an incredible
On June 7, Allison Shapira is speaking to the Institute for Excellence in Sales in Falls Church, VA. She will share practical, high-impact communication strategies
This blog post features an excerpt from Allison Shapira’s book; the excerpt was recently published on the TED Ideas Blog. Click here to see the original article. “Why
Speaking up in meetings can increase your visibility and strengthen your leadership—but only when you do it strategically. Learn three ways to contribute with confidence, three moments when it’s wiser to hold back, and what new research suggests about how AI meeting notetakers may be changing participation.
Public speaking isn’t about being the center of attention – it’s about using your power to empower others. Here are two examples of incredible women
Recently, a client mentioned she had received feedback that her presentations were too factual and didn’t have enough personal connection with the audience. During our
Over the holidays, I became a sailor. My long-awaited vacation included a sailing course through Offshore Sailing School in Tortola, British Virgin Islands. For seven
The following article by Allison Shapira appeared in Young Upstarts: Voice of a New Generation. I once coached a woman who worked for UNICEF who was preparing
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