Debra Benton 
Have you ever seen that CEO, executive or rising co-worker who has a certain presence about them? They exude charisma but aren’t trying to impress you. They are eager to learn but are comfortable in their own skin and intellect. These are the people with self-confidence. The person with confidence is the person we turn … Read more
Love them or hate them, virtual meetings are part of today’s work landscape. With so many people working from home, they’re crucial to maintaining morale and teamwork. According to Gigaom, 87% of remote team members feel more connected to their team when they can use video conferencing. However, as is true of any conference, you … Read more
For good or bad, video is memorable. Almost all of us have heard a story about someone who goofed on camera. For instance, I know of a bank executive who joined in on a video call with his team and, carelessly forgetting he was live, picked up the newspaper and started reading while occasionally picking … Read more
Over twenty years ago, I started my life as a virtual executive. I had been looking at office space in New York or San Francisco, when along came a cowboy and swept me off my feet. (When I say cowboy, I mean a real cowboy. A mountain living, cattle wranglin’, horse riding man who personified … Read more
You can remember times where you’ve been stuck, you had a career crisis, or a gigantic choice to make and you had no one objective and experienced to talk to about it — well, now you do. I am now offering bite-size executive coaching for what you need, when you need it. A long-term coaching … Read more
Forty-six percent of employees rarely or never leave a meeting knowing what they’re supposed to do next, according to entrepeneur.com. You don’t want to be known as the person who leads that kind of meeting. So, what should you do? Prepare, prepare, prepare. If you painstakingly prepare more than most people bother to, it will … Read more
Job interviews are always a two-way street. While it’s important to prepare for the interview so you can answer questions confidently, it’s just as important to know the best questions to ask an employer in an interview. You are there to evaluate them as much as they are to evaluate you. You are a precious … Read more
Recently, a German publication Coaching-Magazin honored me by featuring my work in the states and how it applies to the German audience. As I perused the article, it occurred to me that the reason an American coach can be highlighted in a German publication is because, despite our differences, we are more similar than dissimilar. … Read more
For all the talk about positivity, you may wonder on a bad day, “Why is a positive attitude important?” Maintaining a good attitude when life isn’t going your way doesn’t come naturally – so why bother? I’ll share more, but the main reason is this: your positive attitude positively affects YOU. It’s human nature to … Read more
You know your career is on track when you start receiving calls from headhunters. You are wanted (and that’s a good thing), but do you know how to respond to a headhunter’s call? Especially if your initial reaction is that you do not want the job they’re offering. Whether or not you take the position, … Read more