The fear of public speaking is a common experience that is subconsciously mistaken as threatening or dangerous. The discomfort we feel stems from the anxiety you get from the experience itself — standing in front of a room full of people with all eyes and ears on you. Feeling fearful of public speaking is normal, because our brain is trying to protect us from what is perceived as harmful. However, since the act of speaking in front of an audience isn’t actually harmful, the more accurate label is anxiety rather than fear.

Do you perceive that you’re not making the best first impression when it counts? Or that you’re not influential enough to make a lasting positive impression that reflects the professionalism you desire to manifest? Read on as I share more on how you can make a good first impression that is your masterpiece so that you can achieve in your career goals that are truly inspiring and meaningful to you while leaving an indelible contribution to the world.

We hear from a lot of ambitious managers who’ve held the “Manager” title for some time, and the same question comes up often: “I’m capable of managing my team successfully. Why haven’t I been promoted to the Director level?” The answer lies in what you’re doing in advance to set yourself up for the role.

It is how you use your soft skills that determines the degree of fulfillment you have and the impact you make. The quality of your soft skills affects both the experience of your life and the profoundness of your impact. Your system for soft skills development can be judged by the service it provides, the fulfillment it brings, and the economic and emotional rewards it produces.