As the business world adapts to remote, and now hybrid, work arrangements, it’s essential to develop your ability to influence and persuade in virtual settings.

There's no doubt that the last few months have been difficult on many levels.

Many of us have had to deliver difficult news at work, or we've been on the receiving end of difficult news.

The day is here! You’ve researched, prepped and put your heart and soul into this presentation. You walk in excited and ready to share your ideas! However, not even halfway through you begin to notice your audience isn’t quite as engaged as you’d hoped for, or have maybe even tuned out entirely.

1) Tell us a little about your business.

I help creative professionals and entrepreneurs articulate their vision and speak like experts. My job is a lot like cooking. I give people a recipe to take all the ideas in their head and put them together in a way that makes sense and tastes good to other people.

Beyond CEO status, what do Elon Musk, Ginni Rometty and Jack Ma all have in common? Their confidence and awe inspiring presence. ‘But they were born like this! ’ you might think as your vision of a large corner office and P.A. slip further away.

Fear not. Although sometimes it may look that way, all hope is far from lost. If you’re someone who strives to do better daily with a focus on career development, this ones for you.

Many people assume that image refers solely to our personal appearance — to our fashion sense, grooming habits and physical fitness. Thanks to this assumption, fueled by various TV makeover shows, people tend to equate image management with fashion consulting, with the makeovers seen on programs such What Not to Wear.

In reality, physical appearance is only one component of our image. It is one of a myriad ways that we express who we are (or think we are) to the world.