• For someone working remotely, what are some ways they can improve their internal communication and visibility so they are seen as a strong contributor and considered for leadership opportunities or promotions? (You already answered this in our shared tracker)

• What have you been focused on over the past month? Any conferences, speaking opportunities, or conversations that sparked a memorable takeaway or shifted your perspective in some way?

• What’s one standout moment you’ve experienced in the past month — whether with a client, at a speaking engagement, or on your podcast — that has really stayed with you, and why?

• You’ve taught from both the front of the room and experienced learning from the student side — what have in-person workshops and multimedia learning taught you about how people actually absorb information best?(You already answered this in our shared tracker but will need you to expand)

• Tell me a story about a recent experience where you realized your energy, tone, or body language was shaping how others were responding to you?(You already answered this in our shared tracker but will need you to expand)

• Can you share an example of a client who built greater self-awareness and confidence by improving their communication skills?

• What has your experience sitting on a board taught you about effective communication and leadership?

• Can you share a story, either from your own experience or a client’s, that shows the impact self-talk can have on confidence and performance?

• What are your three best tips for making small talk feel natural and meaningful?

Articles:

• Inc (NEW): The Power Pause: Why Great Communicators Know When Not to Speak

  • Most people think being a great communicator means knowing what to say. Why do you believe knowing when not to speak can be just as important?

  • What is a "power pause," and what does it communicate to the people around us in conversations, meetings, and leadership settings?

  • Why are so many people uncomfortable with silence? What often happens when we rush to fill a pause instead of letting it sit?

  • Can you share examples of situations where a strategic pause can completely change the outcome of a conversation—whether that's in networking, leadership, negotiations, or difficult discussions?

  • How can leaders use pauses more effectively to encourage participation, build trust, and create space for others to contribute?

  • For someone who tends to talk quickly, jump in, or fill every silence, what's one practical way they can start using the power pause to become a more effective communicator this week?

• Inc (Repurposed): Executive Presence LIVE TRAINING: 5 Ways to Boost Your Leadership Presence” (ep. 210)

• LinkedIn Newsletter: The #1 Networking Mistake Smart Professionals Make—and How to Fix It with Shelly Lombard (ep.192)

News & Updates

1. • What book(s) or article(s) did you read this past month that stayed with you? What takeaways do you have?

   • What event(s), talks or experiences did you attend this past month that stayed with you? What takeaways do you have?

   • What podcast(s) did you listen to this past month that stayed with you?