Memorable on a Daily Basis

Recently I was on the phone with a woman interested in my expertise. She mentioned to me that she has noticed that she is not standing out from her colleagues. In staff meetings, she may voice an idea, but it doesn't get recognized until someone else mentions the same idea.

This goes back to what I've been saying all along. We are always presenting. Any time you speak it's an opportunity seized or lost.

Since she is unable to convey confidence and be noticed, her ideas go ignore. When it's time for promotion, who do you think will be overlooked? The person who can speak out and be heard, or the person who blends in with the crowd?

Today, think about how you are presenting yourself. Do you get heard? Do people come to you to get your opinion on issues, or do they come to you to simply inform you of new changes and ideas?

Think about how you can become more noticeable. Can you strengthen your voice? Can you open up your body language so you seem more inviting? Can you clarify your thoughts into strong straightforward statements?

We are always presenting. Are you seizing or losing your opportunities?