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WAKE UP! What to do if someone falls asleep during your presentation
Someone falls asleep during your presentation or speech - what do you do? How should you react? Here are a few tips. READ ARTICLE
Written By: Barbara Pachter  |  Published: 8/18/2015

Offended by a Comment? Try 3 Simple but Powerful Responses
Offended by a comment of a coworker or boss? Here are three ways you can act on your own best interest by not confronting the person. READ ARTICLE
Written By: Barbara Pachter  |  Published: 8/18/2015

No Pouting: 7 Polite Ways to Handle Criticism
You are bound to get feedback on your work. Positive and negative. Here are 7 steps to handle criticism professionally. READ ARTICLE
Written By: Barbara Pachter  |  Published: 8/18/2015

5 Tips for Projecting Confidence When Seated
Your posture when you are seated at a meeting sends a message about you. You want that message to be professional... READ ARTICLE
Written By: Barbara Pachter  |  Published: 2/19/2014

The 8 Deadly Sins of Executive Dining
The purpose of a business meal is business. You are not there for the food, though you may need to eat. Here are 8 mistakes that executive diners should avoid... READ ARTICLE
Written By: Barbara Pachter  |  Published: 1/11/2014

Top 10 Business Clothing Mistakes For Women
I am often asked about what professionals should wear to work. The questions - from bosses, employees and even reporters - focus on how employees... READ ARTICLE
Written By: Barbara Pachter  |  Published: 11/1/2013

Saying I'm Sorry Too Much Can Hurt Your Image
A colleague missed an appointment with a vendor. She called the vendor to apologize. Thinking about the conversation later, she realized that she had said... READ ARTICLE
Written By: Barbara Pachter  |  Published: 9/2/2013

Listen Up Ladies: Etiquette Of The Handshake
"When did women start shaking hands? It feels awkward." Recently, a very bright, talented, professional woman asked me that question... READ ARTICLE
Written By: Barbara Pachter  |  Published: 9/2/2013