Speech—the way homo sapiens understands the term—is the uniquely human communication tool. As far as we know, no other species possesses an instrument of expression that comes close for flexibility, ... read more »
A few years ago, I conducted a sales training workshop at an annual sales meeting. The following day, I was fortunate to sit in on a talk entitled "The 7 Traits of a Successful Salesperson." It was a ... read more »
Recently a Fortune 500 company hired me to coach one of their young executives for an upcoming speech. The talk would be part of a company-wide conference, and this executive was scheduled to deliver ... read more »
Q & A is one of the most challenging aspects of public speaking. Yet it’s also one of your greatest opportunities to shine as a presenter. read more »
In the spirit of making every PowerPoint presentation a tool of enlightenment rather than an instrument of torture, here are Four Golden Rules for Using PowerPoint. For additional tips for dynamic ... read more »
It’s pretty obvious that what you say in a presentation matters more than the way you say it. Right? read more »
Want to deliver a memorable presentation or pitch? You should! After all, when you speak to persuade or bring in business, it should be an exciting experience for you and your listeners. read more »
In dealing with skeptical audiences and resistance, you need more than the standard "good presentation skills." It's also essential that you know your listeners' needs and expectations. In other ... read more »
It’s a lot easier to make yourself a powerful speaker than you might imagine. read more »
