Unscripted Pivots: Inspiring Stories from WTF [Women That Flourish]

Be Influential with Shannon Alter

May 3, 2023 / 39:07/E8

Welcome to Unscripted Pivots. In this episode, meet the brilliant author and speaker Shannon Alter.

When I saw her take the stage at a Commercial Real Estate summit I was dazzled and wowed by Shannon. She had me on the edge of my seat, communicating with confidence and clarity.

In this episode, I had the opportunity to chat with Shannon about the work she does to help people gain influence in their space through trusted relationships and communication. Shannon was so generous to share some of the leadership strategies she has developed over 25 years of experience in hotel and commercial real estate management.

Shannon talks about:

[4:45] How Shannon came back from being told she was “just another pretty face.”
[7:51] An acting class that got her out of her comfort zone and how she’s learned to celebrate discomfort
[11:15] The Power of the “90 Second Rule” and how to use it for your next high-pressure situation
[16:40] The effort it takes to look effortless
[19:50] Why done is better than perfect
[28:10] The power of just STARTING
[31:50] Top traits of persuasive people
[33:20] Putting in the reps behind the scenes
[36:42] What’s next for her professionally