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Boldt Global, LLC (BG) exists to transform the world through clear and impactful communication by empowering individuals like you to deliver clear, impactful, memorable messages. We do this through personalized presentation skills and leadership communication coaching, as well as small group classes. Whether you need to win stakeholder support, inspire action or develop trust in your team, working

with us, you’ll learn to communicate effectively so you can accomplish your professional goals. Our clients receive personalized presentation skills and leadership communication coaching addressing their most pressing communication needs. Through one-on-one coaching (face-to-face or virtual) or small group courses, you’ll see measurable progress in your confidence, clarity, and impact when making presentations. We would love to talk to you about where you are now and were you want to be in the future. https://boldtglobal.com/contact

Why Strong Presenters Struggle When Being Interviewed: How to Stay Clear, Credible, and in Control📅 September 16🕛 12:00 ...
09/02/2026

Why Strong Presenters Struggle When Being Interviewed: How to Stay Clear, Credible, and in Control

📅 September 16
🕛 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. ET
💻 Live on Zoom
Claim your seat: https://boldtglobal.com/sept16

Not preparing for an anticipated difficult question when you are preparing for an interview does not make that question go away.

It simply means the first time you answer that question you’ll be live, under pressure, and someone will be recording every word.

Every leader has a question they hope they aren’t asked.

It may be about a missed target, a difficult decision, a controversial change, or an issue no one wants to discuss on the record.

In my September webinar, we’ll explore how to answer questions clearly and credibly without rambling, sounding abrupt, or burying your answer under a pile of irrelevant details.

08/31/2026

An intercultural truth: You can speak the language and still misunderstand the culture.

When I lived in Italy, I did a lot of intercultural training, helping other expats acclimate to the culture. A few years into my 11 year sojourn I started teaching what I called The Three Fs of Italian culture.

And no, none of them is the F word you’re thinking of. 😉

The Three F’s are:

Fregare = to outsmart or take advantage of someone.
Furbo = being shrewd or clever enough to get what you want, sometimes at someone else’s expense.
Fare la bella figura: literally, “to make a good figure,” the importance of acting in a way that creates a positive impression, to avoid losing face.

It took me some time to understand how these three concepts interact to control Italian social behavior and how I needed to act in response.

You see, communicating across cultures isn’t just about literally translating the words.

You also have to understand the unwritten rules behind people’s behavior. Otherwise, you can misread someone’s intentions, respond inappropriately, and unintentionally damage a relationship.

The solution is curiosity and careful observation.

Pay attention to what a culture rewards, what it punishes, and what people understand without being told.

That’s what allows you to move beyond simply speaking the language and start understanding how communication actually works in that culture.

I lived abroad for 20 years and lived in three different cultures. Curiosity and careful observation are what made that experience one of the richest and most rewarding of my life.

Knowing the words is important, but it’s the cultural context that tells you what the words really mean.

Follow me for more practical insights on communication across cultures, leadership, and executive presence.

08/28/2026

Not sure what to do with your hands when you speak?

You’re not alone. It’s one of the questions I hear most often from professionals preparing for presentations, meetings, and interviews.

The answer to the question is:
Your hands should support your message, not compete with it.

If you become too aware of your hands, your gestures can start to look artificial, stiff, or disconnected from what you’re saying and they distract from your message.

Natural gestures can be used to emphasize a point, for example, counting on your fingers, or to illustrate what you are verbally describing. In most professional settings, keeping your gestures fairly close to your body helps you appear composed and intentional.

Here’s another point about gestures that often gets overlooked: gestures don’t mean the same thing everywhere in the world.

I lived in Italy for 11 years, where gestures play a central role in communication and I had to learn to communicate with my hands to be an effective communicator.

When making a presentation across cultures or to a multicultural audience, it makes sense to think about not only what you’re saying, but also what gestures will help you get your intended message across.

Body language is part of your message. Make sure your gestures are reinforcing the message you intend to send.

Follow me for more practical tips on communication, executive presence, and presenting with confidence.

Every leader wants executive presence.But most can't quite put their finger on what it actually is.That's not a coincide...
08/27/2026

Every leader wants executive presence.

But most can't quite put their finger on what it actually is.

That's not a coincidence. Executive presence is elusive because it’s not a thing; it’s something people sense.

It's not a title. Not a personality type. Not a polished slide deck or a corner office.
It's the way you make other people feel when you walk into a room.

Before you've said a single word, you are creating an impression:
the way you carry yourself.

Whether your eyes settle or dart.
The expression on your face.
The intention behind every gesture and movement.

They're asking themselves, almost unconsciously: Can I trust this person?

Here's what makes executive presence both challenging and deeply human: it can’t be faked.

Confidence without sincerity is read as arrogance.
Authority without authenticity comes off as performance.

People are remarkably good at sensing the gap between who you're trying to appear to be and who you actually are.

That isn’t to say that executive presence can’t be developed. It can be, but that process doesn’t involve creating a different version of yourself. It's about becoming more fully yourself, by being intentional, self-aware, and taking care in how you show up.

Because executive presence lives at the intersection of two things: who you are, and how others experience you.

The goal isn't to close that gap by changing your personality. It's to close it by letting the real you shine through.

If you are ready to develop your executive presence, set up a free coaching call.
https://linked.crmconnect.net/widget/bookings/bb-1hourcoachingsession

Have you ever noticed that fear has a voice?It says:"What if I sound stupid?""What if they disagree?""What if I mess thi...
08/26/2026

Have you ever noticed that fear has a voice?

It says:
"What if I sound stupid?"
"What if they disagree?"
"What if I mess this up?"

The problem isn't the thought itself. The problem is when we believe the thought and allow it to affect our behavior.

Those thoughts don't just negatively impact your confidence.
They impact how you deliver your message.

They show up in:
Your voice.
Your body language.
Your ability to think clearly.
Your ability to persuade.

Communication coaching isn't only about helping you find the words.

It's also about helping you fight your fears and get out of your own way.
Reach out if you want help fighting your fears.
https://linked.crmconnect.net/widget/bookings/bb-discover

Just Dropped: September 16 Webinar:Why Strong Presenters Struggle When Being Interviewed: How to Stay Clear, Credible, a...
08/24/2026

Just Dropped: September 16 Webinar:

Why Strong Presenters Struggle When Being Interviewed: How to Stay Clear, Credible, and in Control

📅 September 16
🕛 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. ET
💻 Live on Zoom

When you are being interviewed, someone else is in charge of where the conversation goes.

That shift can be unsettling even for a polished presenter.

Many capable professionals think:
“I know my topic, but when someone asks me a question I’m afraid I’ll ramble, freeze or say something I’ll live to regret.”

Presenting feels different because you control the message, the sequencing, and the pace.

In my upcoming live webinar, we’ll cover how to respond to questions with clarity, brevity, and composure, even when the conversation takes an unexpected turn.

Reserve your seat: https://boldtglobal.com/sept16

In my September webinar, I’ll show you how to prepare for difficult questions without sounding scripted, defensive, or evasive.

08/20/2026

Have you ever finished answering a simple question and realized you gave a five-minute explanation?

Over-explaining happens when you haven’t decided what your main point is before you start speaking.

Instead of simply saying:
“We expect to finish early next week.”
…you explain all of the “whys” of the delay and give much more detail that your audience needs.

The problem? You lose your audience and lose your impact.

Overexplaining makes it harder for people to follow you, and weakens your confidence and credibility.

Before you speak, ask yourself:
What does this audience need to know?

Then give them that information, and that information only, clearly and concisely.

You can always provide more detail if they ask.

Say what they need to know. Then stop.

If you want to communicate with more clarity, confidence, and executive presence, follow me for more practical communication tips.

Things we can't control:❌ Layoffs❌ Difficult bosses❌ Organizational politics❌ Other people’s reactionsThings we can cont...
08/19/2026

Things we can't control:
❌ Layoffs
❌ Difficult bosses
❌ Organizational politics
❌ Other people’s reactions

Things we can control:
✅ Our breathing
✅ Our focus
✅ Our emotional state
✅ How we choose to show up

Professionals who communicate effectively aren't always the smartest people in the room.

They are people who know how to stay grounded when the pressure in the situation rises.
Staying grounded and managing your emotional state is a skill. And like any skill, it can be learned.

If you’d like to join the club of people who stay calm and cool under stress, sign up for my email list for more communication tips and strategies:
https://boldtglobal.com/newsletter

"You're an Expert. Now Make Them Believe It!"The biggest communication challenge is rarely what you know.It's helping ot...
08/17/2026

"You're an Expert. Now Make Them Believe It!"

The biggest communication challenge is rarely what you know.
It's helping other people see what you know.

Presenting virtually makes that challenge even harder. It can rob you of your confidence, energy, and expertise, making you come across less capable than you are .

Fortunately, there are skills you can learn that can change that.

If you're ready to communicate with greater clarity, confidence, and impact online, please join me for:
🎥 Mastering Virtual Presentations: How to Engage Your Audience in the Digital Age
📅 Wednesday, August 19
🕛 12:00 PM ET
🔗 Claim your seat: https://boldtglobal.com/aug19

We will cover skills that will help you to engage your audience and come across as the savvy expert you are.

I hope to see you there!

"It's Not About Being Photogenic"Many professionals who have to make virtual presentations tell me,"I'm just not good on...
08/12/2026

"It's Not About Being Photogenic"

Many professionals who have to make virtual presentations tell me,
"I'm just not good on camera."

Oftentimes this isn’t true.
No one needs to be a movie star to be a good virtual presenter.

They simply need to learn a few tricks.

Understanding how and when to make eye contact, how to use vocal variety to engage the audience, how to stand, where to place their hands, and how to orchestrate audience interaction can completely change how you’re perceived online.

If you're not happy with how you come across in the virtual world, this webinar is for you.

🎥 Mastering Virtual Presentations: How to Engage Your Audience in the Digital Age
📅 Wednesday, August 19
🕛 12:00 PM ET
🔗 Register today: https://boldtglobal.com/aug19

Let's make presenting virtually feel more natural.

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