[Image by Gerd Altmann of Pixabay] Presentation skills. Presentation skills aren’t everything in business… They’re the only thing! You either present with purpose, passion, and presence or you present poorly.
Presentation Skills
Author: Dale Klein
Sustenance of Food
[Image by Pixabay] Just as food is sustenance for our bodies to survive and thrive, effective communication is the sustenance on which our businesses survive and thrive. Would you rather communicate in a way that is paltry, bland, and unsatisfying or would you prefer to deliver hearty, nourishing, food for thought? How you communicate is … Read More
Simon Says…
[Image by Gerd Altmann of Pixabay] Simon says: Please stand. Simon says: Cross your arms in front of your chest. Simon says: Recross your arms placing the opposite arm on top. What you’ve just experienced is stepping outside your comfort zone by changing a longstanding habit. Much of our communication reflects longstanding habits. Problem is … Read More
Everything has a Price
[Image by Gerd Altmann of Pixabay] Everything has a price, including the meetings you attend. When you calculate your gas, hourly rate, preparation, and follow-up, the cost is significant if it doesn’t yield business. The good news is when you hire me and learn how to effectively network, give your 30-second commercial and conduct powerful … Read More
Is Anyone Listening?
[Image by Gerd Altmann of Pixabay] When we communicate, it’s not difficult being heard. Here’s what is difficult: –People may hear you… but are they listening? –People may listen to you… but do they truly understand? –People may understand you…but will they remember? Your competitors most likely can’t consistently answer yes to these questions. Good … Read More
S.P.I.R.I.T.
[Image by Gerd Altmann of Pixabay] Now that it’s December…many of us will be hearing a lot about SPIRIT. Here’s a twist; how’s your speaking SPIRIT? Is your speech Succinct, Passionate, Interesting, Relevant, Insightful, and Top-Notch? By the way…that spells SPIRIT. If you didn’t consistently answer “yes,” let’s talk. Can’t wait to hear from you!
Gift of Presence
[Image by Gerd Altmann of Pixabay] News flash: It’s the holiday season and stores have run out of gifts–oh no! Problem solved; although the gifts have run out you can still get presence, that is, professional presence– yours. Your professional presence is determined by how well you communicate. What better gift than investing in you? Let … Read More
Direction is Essential in Communication
[Image by Gerd Altmann of Pixabay] Ever gotten lost trying while trying to reach your destination? Getting lost is frustrating and a waste of time, which is why I rely on my GPS. It provides the necessary direction to ensure I successfully reach my destination. Consider me your communication GPS, which stands for Great Public … Read More
Time is Ticking
[Image by Gerd Altmann of Pixabay] Fact: There are 86,400 seconds in a day and yet people form impressions of us in less than 15 seconds. This means the clock is ticking; if you don’t sound polished, professional and persuasive, you’re wasting your time. As your speech coach, I’ll make you sound memorable, in no … Read More
Time Is Money
[Image by Gerd Altmann of Pixabay] Time is money so I’ll get right down to business with 3 critical facts. • Public speaking is unavoidable. • Poor public speaking is a deal breaker. • When you hire me you get the tools, techniques & training to ensure you excel as a public speaker…it’s that simple. … Read More