Elevate Your Leadership: Liz Sklar's Tips on Executive Presence and Communication

#WisdomOfWomen (Formerly #WomenGetFunded)

Are you a visionary woman founder looking to elevate your communication skills and drive business results? This episode of #WisdomOfWomen is a must-listen! Join Coco Sellman as she sits down with Liz Sklar, a Director at Stand & Deliver, a global communications firm renowned for helping leaders and teams engage, influence, and inspire others. Liz's impressive career spans from acting to executive communication, offering a unique perspective on authentic leadership and personal growth.

Discover the secrets behind effective communication, from harnessing the power of voice to embracing vulnerability and feedback.

How can you maintain motivation and reconnect with your core values?

What strategies can you use to communicate data effectively and create meaningful connections within your team?

Liz candidly discusses these questions and more, providing practical advice on building confidence, fostering innovation, and driving growth.

Tune in to learn from Liz's experiences and gain the wisdom you need to enhance your communication skills and elevate your entrepreneurial journey. This episode is packed with actionable insights and inspiring stories that will empower you to take your business to the next level.

Chapters:

• 00:00 - Welcome to the Wisdom of Women Show
• 00:03 - The Power of Women in Business
• 01:33 - Introducing Our Guest: Liz Sklar
• 02:30 - The Influence of Theater on Leadership
• 14:06 - Embracing Vulnerability and Feedback
• 29:40 - The Art of Effective Communication
• 22:50 - Finding Your Values and Purpose
• 33:00 - Conclusion: Making an Impact Together

Takeaways:

• The wisdom of women in business is crucial for driving impact and profit.
• A new model of leadership emphasizes the importance of women's voices and presence.
• Feedback is a gift; embracing it can lead to personal and professional growth.
• Effective communication involves understanding your audience's needs and emotional state.
• Innovation in business requires a willingness to adapt and receive constructive criticism.
• Connecting with your core values can help you overcome stagnation in your business.

Topics

1. Introduction of Liz Sklar on the Wisdom of Women Show

• Coco Sellman warmly introduces Liz Sklar, a director at Stand and Deliver, renowned for helping leaders and teams engage, influence, and inspire others. They discuss the importance of authentic communication and the power of voice, and Liz shares ways for listeners to connect with her, including reaching out via email or exploring Stand and Deliver's resources.
• Leadership in the innovation economy

2.Exploring Influence and Transition

• Liz Sklar shares her journey from acting to her current role in executive communication and presence. She reflects on the challenges she faced as an actor and how she learned to embrace her identity and presence. She also discusses the impact of theater training on developing executive presence and the importance of owning one's role as a leader.
• Executive communication and presence

3.Embracing Vulnerability and Feedback

• Coco Sellman and Liz Sklar delve into the significance of vulnerability and feedback in personal and professional development. They highlight the need to view feedback as a valuable gift and to shift the mindset from defensiveness to curiosity and experimentation in order to foster growth and innovation.
• Feedback and vulnerability in leadership

4.Stand and Deliver Overview

• Liz provides an overview of Stand and Deliver, a communications firm that works with clients globally to help individuals and teams improve their communication skills and achieve business results. She emphasizes the importance of communication in leadership and highlights the firm's focus on coaching, team building, and cultivating cohesive communication cultures.
• Communication strategies for business growth

5.Maintaining Motivation and Reconnecting with Core Values

• Liz and Coco share insights on helping teams stay motivated and navigate growth challenges. They highlight the significance of reflecting on personal values, reexamining core purpose, and embracing flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances for sustained growth and impact.

6.Importance of Communicating Data and Creating Meaningful Connections

• Liz and Coco delve into the significance of effectively communicating data and fostering meaningful connections within teams to drive innovation. They highlight the importance of storytelling and linking data to a deeper purpose to motivate and inspire teams, emphasizing the role of emotions in decision-making and the need to create a positive environment.

7.Communication Tips and Connecting with Liz Sklar

• Liz and Coco engage in a conversation about effective communication, highlighting the significance of understanding the audience's needs and leveraging body language. They also promote Stand and Deliver, providing details about accessing resources and contacting Liz. The section concludes with expressions of gratitude and a reminder to support women-led businesses.
• Empowering women in business

Contact Information

Liz Sklar: Director at Stand and Deliver

Website: Stand and Deliver

LinkedIn: Liz Sklar

Email: [e-mail]

Coco Sellman: Host of #WisdomOfWomen and Founder of @A Force for Good

LinkedIn: Coco Sellman

Twitter: @cocosellman519

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