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Why Curiosity Wins More Pursuits Than Technology

Drones and AI are reshaping the A/E/C industry.

But they don’t win pursuits—people do.

What consistently sets your firm apart from others?

Curiosity and storytelling.

These skills build trust, spark connection, and make clients want to work with you.

Technical expertise matters—but only after you’ve won the bid. šŸŽÆ

To capture more pursuits, you need to connect first, then talk tech.

I’ve been teaching this at SMPS conferences, industry events, and in private trainings.Ā 

It's a topic that can not be overlooked any longer.Ā 

Skilled business development leaders and marketers use curiosity and storytelling to strengthen proposals, interviews, and client relationships.

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Transform Ineffective Communicators Into Money Magnets

Have your well-educated staff painted themselves into a confidence corner?

šŸ‘‰CEOs and other leaders, please take note: personalities can be reinvented so that your team feels confident in the community, sharing their expertise and helping win bids.

No more excuses from younger staff about being shy and reserved!

Equip emerging leaders with today's repeatable skills to attract opportunities and help build revenue.

šŸ’°Ineffective communication costs A/E/C firms millions of dollars a year in lost bids and profits.

Our online Top Tier Communicator Training shows industry newcomers how to overcome imposter syndrome, growing their confidence, careers, and impact.

šŸŽÆGraduates of Top Tier Communicator get instant results with a blend of brain science and business development "we've never heard before." šŸŽÆ

New classes are available monthly throughout 2025. Enroll with this link today!Ā 

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5 Superpowers of Emerging Leaders in A/E/C

Refreshing energy is front and center for 2025.

Which employees, including yourself, will excel beyond your wildest dreams in the coming months?🤩

Let's empower your team to excel together andĀ help younger staff build confidenceĀ with the superpowers below.

Emerging leaders with under 10 years of industry experience will become unstoppable.šŸŽÆ

{RELATED: EMERGING LEADERS CAN REMOVE SELF-DOUBT SO THEY COMMUNICATE CLEARLY, FEEL CONFIDENT, AND GENERATE BUSINESS. ENROLL NOW IN TOP TIER COMMUNICATOR ONLINE TRAINING.}

āž”ļøThese 5 superpowers are a good jumping-off point.

  1. Charisma.Ā People with this quality have allure, a special style, charm, light-heartedness, and magnetism. Others quickly recognize there's something interesting about their personality that's attractive.Ā šŸ”·A/E/C PRO TIP:Ā Most babies aren't born with charisma. We can learn this trait andĀ reinvent ourselves to be more personable and confident.Ā For example, notice role models and mentors who have positively impacted you. How do
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Project Managers Can Conquer Fears of Shortlisted Presentations

You have a fear of speaking up at presentations or meetings?Ā 

Maybe you’re afraid you stink at networking.

Or maybe you’ve been scaring yourself with imposter syndrome because you don’t have all the answers for clients.Ā 

Read the words on the man’s shirt that I saw this morning.Ā 

Facts Over Fear.Ā 

šŸŽÆFact: All humans are born with 2 innate fears.Ā 

1- The fear of falling.
2- The fear of loud noises.Ā 

Somewhere along life’s journey, you’ve convinced yourself you stink at public speaking, networking, and pursuits. šŸ‘€

Blah, blah, blah.

I was there years ago, and I’m not anymore. šŸ˜‚

Today, I know it’s all learned behavior that you can unlearn to be more successful.Ā 

That’s a fact.Ā 

Is it time to stop scaring yourself and staying stuck?Ā 

šŸ™ŒFacts Over Fear.Ā 

Reach out if you are ready to stop the negative self talk and step into your potential.Ā 

You decide. šŸ’Æ

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