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Presentations
Yoke

Avoid a technology failure at your next sales presentation or showcase

In this article, I share essential tips for in-person sales meetings, from allowing extra time for travel and venue access to preparing a backup plan in case technology fails. If you’re looking to elevate your sales presentations and equip your team with the skills and confidence they need, I’m here to help.

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Executive Coaching
Yoke

Change the meaning by changing the frame

“Master the art of reframing to transform difficult conversations into productive outcomes. At Y-Connect, we help teams replace negative language with solution-focused communication, easing tensions and enhancing client relationships.”

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Life Coaching
Yoke

How to climb a mountain or go for a stretch goal?

I often train, coach, and advise leaders who struggle with procrastinating teams because they see their targets or goals as too large. They fear that they wouldn’t be good enough or that they wouldn’t reach it, so instead of starting, they don’t even begin.

Today a year ago, I was hiking from Papingo in Greece to the Refuge in Astraka Refuge in Greece. I’d love to give you some ideas about going for those stretch goals, through our lessons from hiking to the Refuge in Greece.

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Presentations
Yoke

5 reasons to speak on any platform

Why should you consider speaking on any platform, online or in person? In this article Yoke van Dam, Presentation coach shares how it increases your authority and influence the moment you are in front of the room.

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Leadership
Yoke

Getting out a tight spot

“It’s your turn,” our manager said. Every month, the company will allocate a budget to a team build; this month, it’s your team’s turn to

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Leadership
Yoke

5 tips to be a fair boss

Does it trigger you when you are not treated fairly? In my leadership work, I remind leaders that the quickest way to get an employee

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Executive Coaching
Yoke

What is the actual cost of losing a star performer?

“Is poor leadership affecting your business’s performance and team morale? Our case study, Clockwork Chaos, offers a unique, lighthearted look at the impact of toxic workplace culture, showcasing real costs and solutions that you can explore with your leadership team to improve retention and drive success.”

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Public Speaking
Yoke

Ten ways to remain professional when your clients are driving you nuts

How do you resolve a conflict and remain professional in a toxic work environment. Yoke van Dam shares in her keynote 10 ways to self-regulate and get out of fight and flight mode. This keynote is part of a larger 2 day Emotional intelligence program that will help your leaders and teams retain clients, build relationships and offer great customer service.

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