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Insights on Communication, Executive Presence and Professional Effectiveness
Gilda Bonanno shares practical insights on communication, executive presence, presentation skills, confidence and professional effectiveness. Her videos are designed to help leaders and professionals communicate more clearly, prepare more effectively and perform with greater confidence in high-stakes situations.
Gilda's videos have been viewed more than 1.6 million times on YouTube, reflecting a body of practical communication advice developed over many years of speaking, coaching, facilitating and working with professionals and organizations.
Executive Communication & Presence
How to Deliver Bad News About a Failed Project
Practical guidance for communicating difficult information clearly, directly and professionally.
Avoid Miscommunication: Managing Your "Resting Thinking Face"
How facial expressions and other nonverbal signals can unintentionally influence the way others interpret your message.
Match Your Body Language to Your Message
How gestures, facial expressions and physical presence can reinforce - or unintentionally weaken - your message.
4 Ways Not to Be Ignored on Video Calls
Practical ways to increase your presence and contribution when communicating in virtual meetings.
Presentations & High-Stakes Performance
Don't Just Wing It! Practice These 4 Key Elements Before You Present
Four areas to practice before an important presentation so preparation improves both fluency and confidence.
Don't Present to the Screen! 6 FAQs About Using Slides Effectively
Practical guidance for using slides effectively while maintaining your connection with the audience.
Most-Watched Video
How to Introduce Yourself Quickly
More than 1.4 million views on YouTube
A simple approach to introducing yourself clearly and confidently in networking and professional situations.
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Gilda works with leaders and organizations to strengthen communication, executive presence and performance through executive coaching, leadership development, strategic facilitation and speaking.