Question: How important is it to improve my writing and public speaking skills when looking for executive positions? Pamela KaulPresidentAssociation StrategiesIn short, it’s critically important. In most organizations, you will be expected to serve as a key spokesperson for your organization. Even if the volunteers take the lead, you will still need to be a credible source. If serving in this role is not a comfortable position for you (and let’s face it, many of us are challenged by public speaking), consider media training or coaching or, perhaps the CEO role is not the best fit for your interests and skills. We’ve been in many situations in which interviews have been… Read More