[Image by shiulynurO of Pixabay] This week many of us will celebrate the holidays and that got me thinking of the theme naughty vs. nice. You may be thinking that you always fall on the nice side but… what if your presentation is naughty? Probably you want to change that and the best way to … Read More
[Image by Engin_Akyurt of Pixabay] So you have a press conference to prepare for…good for you! What do you need to know? First, let’s agree on the purpose of a press conference. A press conference is a method of communication with the media and is an effective way to advance the cause of your organization. … Read More
[Image by WOKANDAPIX of Pixabay] Imagine you’ve just delivered a presentation (keynote or seminar) to your client (prospect or team) and you ask your peer (or boss) the following: “So what did you think?” You get this reply: “Great.” One could say you received feedback but there’s another word for it which is anxious niceness. … Read More
[Image by Gerd Altmann of Pixabay] Part of how effective our communication is depends on one word…transparency. According to HR Vision– Employees who trust their employers report: 74% less stress, 40% less burnout When we communicate transparently, we can anticipate that: Our message will be more readily understood. Our listeners will be more easily engaged. … Read More
[Image by Gerd Altmann of Pixabay] Any of you with whom I’ve worked, know that I don’t recommend closing your presentation saying “thank you.” In my opinion, it’s the easy way out and I prefer that my clients use a meaningful closing instead of a word that is overused. Because I believe that saying “thank … Read More
[Image by Maicon Fonseca Zanco of Pixabay] How often do you use an individual’s name? According to Dale Carnegie, the sweetest sound we hear is our name. When I coach professionals to sound their best, I always say it’s best to use an individual’s name when conversing with them. The reasons are as follows: It … Read More
[Image by Kjrstie of Pixabay] You may be asking yourself why three. According to the experts at Virtual Speech, “The rule of 3 is based on how our brains function.” To be most memorable to audiences and hold their interest, it’s best to present ideas in units of three. This is not a new concept … Read More
[Image by Diane Kim of Pixabay] Decisions…Decisions…Decisions How do speakers decide which speaking opportunities to take? You could say you’ll take every speaking opportunity or…you could use the following fourteen tips to decide: Location: If it’s going to be in-person, where is the speaking opportunity taking place? Do you have the necessary time to travel? … Read More