Reading the Room is a vital skill for all public speakers. It’s more than establishing eye-connection…so much more. When a public speaker reads the room, he/she is trying to understand the perspective of the listener, which will ultimately drive success! Additionally, striving to read the room, leads to potential collaboration by finding common ground. It … Read More
[Image by Gerd Altmann of Pixabay] Over the years many of my clients have asked “Is a dress rehearsal necessary?” My response is always the same: Absolutely. If you’re like most of my clients you’ve likely either thought or said: “I don’t have enough time.” Or you possibly said: “I know my subject like the … Read More
[Image by chrisreadingfoto of Pixabay] Do you nail your presentation? Would you like to nail your presentation? First, let’s be sure we understand the meaning of this expression. When a speaker nails a presentation he or she delivers it flawlessly, connects with the audience and takes the audience members on a journey of transformation. Does … Read More
[Image by Gerd Altmann of Pixabay] Yes…you may be your biggest obstacle. How is that possible, you may ask? Consider that you’re a coach or a supervisor where your client or team member is either older than you or more experienced than you or possibly both!! You can’t change your age or level of experience, … Read More
[Image by Gerd Altmann of Pixabay] We’ve all known that what we wear has results, but what you may not know is the term for this phenomenon which is enclothed cognition. This term was coined in 2012 by Adam and Galinsky in the journal of Social Psychology. According to Wikipedia, it refers to the overall influence … Read More
[Image by Gerd Altmann of Pixabay] Do you know your own self-worth? Tough question but one with which we should place great value. Self-worth can be “measured” by several variables such as: —how many connections we have on social media —how much money we have —our to-do list —our job title —our age —our appearance … Read More
[Image by Gerd Altmann of Pixabay] To repurpose is to use in a new way. Most of the clients I’ve had the privilege of assisting to sound their best when they communicate, believe their work is done once they give their presentation. While it may feel that way to some, the reality is that when … Read More
[Image by Gerd Altmann of Pixabay] Do you believe in “office hours” or do you simply say you do? In my opinion, office hours are a necessity, particularly in our current workplace. Here are some essential guidelines you may want to consider: Keep your office hours consistent (e.g. 8-12 a.m. daily, 5-8 p.m. Monday, your … Read More
[Image by Gerd Altmann of Pixabay] On occasion, speakers strive to impress vs. sounding like themselves. I recommend that if that’s the case, it may be time for change. It’s preferable when speaking to sound conversational or more natural. How is that done? Here are guidelines you may want to consider: Do your homework in … Read More
[Image by Gerd Altmann of Pixabay] We all rate ourselves; particularly speakers. We may ask a friend, peer, colleague, or family member—“How did I do?” But is that really satisfactory? What if the person says “You did great.” That response is somewhat general or vague and we may not learn much from that rating. If we … Read More