In times of crisis, when people are panicked, they go to whom they trust, whom they really have a strong relationship with, and shy away from all others.

This is where women have an advantage, and can keep playing it: they're naturally better at relationship-building, specifically the following "soft" skills:




- they're better listeners (countless studies have shown this)


-they're better at reading body language: women hear more distinct voice-tones than men do; read facial expressions quicker (as quickly as 17 mili-seconds!)


-they're more natural at nurturing relationships

If men don't learn these tools, they'll quickly be left behind in the decades to come!

Fortunately, through behavioral science, every one of these tools can be learnt.

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Olivia Fox Cabane has lectured on these topics at Harvard, Yale and MIT; she frequently appears as guest expert in media outlets, such as Business Week, Crain's New York, Bloomberg and Sirius Satellite Radio. Her client list includes Citigroup, Deloitte & Touche and the United Nations.

Her topics of expertise include charisma (yes, it can be taught), influence and persuasion. She is available for TV, radio and print interviews. She's witty, charming and your audience will love her. Olivia can talk about?

* How to make a fantastic first impression.

* How to master the art of conversation.

* How to work a room with ease, grace and efficiency.

* Dealing with difficult people.

* How to position yourself as an expert in your field.

* How to master the science of influence and persuasion.

* Personal Branding: It's All About You!

As a former legal counsel, Olivia's education includes Master's degrees in French, German and European Business Law. She has citizenship in both the U.S. and France and has lived and worked in seven countries. She is fluent in 4 1/2 languages (her Mandarin stinks).

Olivia is the youngest person ever to have been appointed Foreign Trade Advisor to the French Government, and was recently elected by Cartier to be a Jury Member for the Cartier Women's Initiative Awards.