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How to Overcome the Public Speaking Jitters: Real Strategies That Work
Feeling nervous before a presentation? Learn how to overcome the public speaking jitters and calm your public speaking nerves with tips from a leadership coach and public speaking expert.
amberkinser0
Jun 232 min read
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Rewiring Your Mindset: Small Daily Shifts to Stop Impostor Feelings
Repetition rewires your brain. The more you affirm your worth, the more your mind believes it. Keep saying it until you believe it.
amberkinser0
Feb 222 min read
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How to Ask Your Department to Fund a Leadership Coach
Learn how to get funding for leadership coaching with these simple tricks and a plug & play email template.
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Feb 174 min read
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The Dean's Guide to Difficult Conversations
Master difficult conversations with clarity, empathy, and actionable steps. Build trust and foster growth as an academic dean.
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Jan 73 min read
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Leading with Emotional Intelligence: Top 3 Tips for Academic Deans
Emotional intelligence helps academic deans lead with composure, & connection. Master the pause, welcome feedback, & defuse tension.
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Jan 63 min read
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What is Executive Presence in Higher Education, and How Can You Cultivate It?
Executive presence in higher education is about leading with confidence, clarity, and integrity to inspire trust and foster collaboration.
amberkinser0
Jan 33 min read
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Navigating Conflict as a Department Chair
Turn tense moments into opportunities for growth. Download the Deescalation Cheat Sheet for practical tools to lead with clarity.
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Dec 30, 20243 min read
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How to Support Your Faculty: A Guide for Academic Department Chairs
Supporting your faculty as a department chair means leading with intention, trust, and action.
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Dec 17, 20243 min read
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9 Skills Every New Department Chair Needs to Succeed
Master 9 essential skills—like emotional intelligence, strategic planning, and accountability—to lead your department with impact.
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Dec 13, 20244 min read
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5 Essential Emotional Intelligence Tips for Academic Department Leaders
Effective academic leadership begins with emotional intelligence.
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Dec 11, 20244 min read
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