Dr. Grace Lee
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Dr. Grace Lee teaches executive communication, authority, and leadership presence, with practical guidance on speaking clearly in high-stakes professional settings.
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Pitching investors
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How to build a business case and sell ideas to executives
Dr. Grace Lee
August 5, 2023
Pitching investors
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Communication
6
Business models
5
Executives fund ideas framed as business outcomes, not projects
Every business runs on four functions: acquire, convert, deliver, retain
Match your idea to the function your leadership is struggling with most
Five principles for earning respect as a team leader
Dr. Grace Lee
July 29, 2023
Management
9
Communication
7
Praise without reprimand misleads high performers and breeds mistrust.
Intrinsic motivation comes from linking work to each person's own values.
Brief transparency from a leader stops teams from assuming they're at fault.
Moving from director to VP: the skills and mindset shift required
Dr. Grace Lee
July 22, 2023
Management
9
Identity & self-belief
6
Communication
5
Your director skills become baseline requirements at VP level
Cross-function prioritisation and fiscal ownership define the VP role
Self-governance and conviction matter more the higher you go
How to navigate office politics with a winning strategy
Dr. Grace Lee
July 15, 2023
Communication
9
Conflict resolution
7
The hidden org chart — not the formal one — is where power lives.
Win-win beats compromise: make others feel understood, not just appeased.
Political landscapes shift with restructuring, growth, or crisis — stay alert.
Identity & self-belief
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Why stellar achievements don't lead to executive promotion
Dr. Grace Lee
July 8, 2023
Identity & self-belief
9
Management
7
Strong performance signals to bosses you've already peaked here.
Executives decide with less information — the opposite of tactical skill.
Your gestation period starts now; investment shortens it.
The four levels of value for career growth to the executive level
Dr. Grace Lee
July 2, 2023
Management
8
Communication
6
Identity & self-belief
5
Why better communicators get promoted over more experienced colleagues
Four distinct value levels map the path from intern to CEO
Visionary thinking — not execution — is the highest-paid skill in any industry
Identity & self-belief
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How to advance your career when nepotism is working against you
Dr. Grace Lee
May 20, 2023
Identity & self-belief
8
Communication
6
Your reaction to nepotism reveals your own biases more than the event itself.
Nepotism is a values conflict — hiring family fulfils perceived benefits, not just favouritism.
The fix: communicate your value in terms your decision-maker actually cares about.
Six communication tips for confident boardroom presence
Dr. Grace Lee
May 7, 2023
Communication
9
Public speaking
5
Stop seeking permission — executives reward conviction, not approval-seeking
Frame every proposal around fair exchange for each stakeholder
Communicate the essence only; discretion is a boardroom skill
How to connect with your audience using Oprah's commencement speech
Dr. Grace Lee
April 30, 2023
Public speaking
9
Objection handling
6
Validate emotions before pitching any vision or solution
Name the unspoken thought — audience head-nodding builds instant trust
A repeatable six-step sequence turns resistance into buy-in
Resilience & grit
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Five principles for turning an adversarial boss relationship into a partnership
Dr. Grace Lee
April 22, 2023
Resilience & grit
9
Identity & self-belief
6
Your boss rarely intends harm — your interpretation does the damage.
Self-governance: acting from your values, not external imperatives.
Repeated negative patterns across jobs signal internal triggers, not bad bosses.
Five rules for preparing for an executive career path
Dr. Grace Lee
April 15, 2023
Communication
8
Identity & self-belief
8
Productivity & habits
7
Why emotional stability matters more than technical skill at exec level
The three personal habits that underpin executive effectiveness
How to know if the executive path is genuinely right for you
Conflict resolution
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Five principles for handling passive-aggressive coworkers professionally
Dr. Grace Lee
April 1, 2023
Conflict resolution
9
Communication
7
Responding aggressively to passive aggression sanctions and escalates it
The SBI framework turns conflict into structured, professional feedback
Five positive interactions are needed before one corrective one lands
Five tips for diplomatic and authentic communication
Dr. Grace Lee
March 18, 2023
Communication
9
Relationships & family
6
Identity & self-belief
5
Why senior leaders must master diplomacy, not just communication
Self-governance keeps emotions as feedback, not as decisions
Match your message to their awareness level to win buy-in
Five persuasion strategies from Obama's 2004 DNC speech
Dr. Grace Lee
February 26, 2023
Seed persuasion throughout — not just at the close
Name your audience's doubts before they can object
End by voicing their highest priorities back to them
Five secrets to becoming more articulate as a professional
Dr. Grace Lee
February 4, 2023
Articulation is accurate communication, not impressive vocabulary
Real-time dialogue feedback lets you iterate and improve mid-conversation
Congruence between words, body language, and intent builds trust