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From blank page to solid speech in 5 steps
Let’s face it—the most difficult part of creating a good presentation is deciding what to say. The second most difficult is actually saying it.
How a tomato changed my life
Are you starting your story right? Scene-setting secrets all storytellers must know
Have you ever been a victim of a badly told story? It is more likely the problem was not with the story, but with the telling of the story…
Do you need a mentor or a coach? What is the difference and how to choose
You often hear coach and mentor used interchangeably. And while there is some overlap, a coach is quite different from a mentor. This is important for you to know because going into a mentoring relationship while expecting a coaching experience can lead to confusion and disappointment…
Three upgrades you might not have thought about that will help you achieve your goals in the new year
A new year is upon us – 2019. Many have set goals, others have made resolutions. New Year, new you right? Well, not really…
Yes you can use notes - Quick and dirty guide to speaker notes using index cards
Barack Obama did it, Martin Luther King did it, and so many other icons of powerful public-speaking have all done it! They have all used speaker notes at one point or another. And yes you can! too…
A hot investment tip for 2019
alking to my wealth manager the other day about what would be a hot stock in 2019, he said something that surprised me….He advised me that the best stock in which to invest in today’s market is…
Slides that DON'T aid - Common Speaker Mistake Part 3
Slides are an effective way to enhance your presentation. But when used wrongly, they can do more harm than good. Learn about common slide mistakes speakers make in this article
What a senior executive told me about how to thrive in an era of change
The dizzying rate of change means that producers (read employers) are constantly seeking to adapt. And that ripple effect is felt among partners and employees. The question becomes what attributes and attitudes do you need to thrive in this new reality of massive and accelerating change?
Speaker mistakes Part II - Set your house in order
This post is part 2 in the series and deals with a vital aspect of your speech - your organization. Or what I call setting your speech in order. Audience members told me it is frustrating for them when speakers are not organized in the presentation of their content.