Tips from the Experts on How to Open

Tips from the Experts on How to Open

The hardest part of any presentation is the opening. Obviously, gaining people’s attention is critical. If you don’t captivate them as you begin, it’s not likely you will get them to listen as you move forward. Plus, seeing people looking at their phones, instead of...
What Do You Do If You Speak Too Fast

What Do You Do If You Speak Too Fast

Do you speak too fast? Does everyone tell you to slow down? Do you also have a lot of “filler” or “crutch” words? Inevitably, if you speak quickly, there will be lots of “ums, ahs and you knows.” If this is you, don’t ignore this issue. It is not okay to speak...
See Yourself as Tour Guide of Your Ideas

See Yourself as Tour Guide of Your Ideas

I just returned from a month-long tour of the Asian Pacific rim, visiting Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam. In each country, I had a different tour guide. What struck me as impressive were their extraordinary communication skills. It occurs to me that we need to...
Getting from Ordinary to Extraordinary – The When, Where, How and Why to Improving the Way You Communicate!

Getting from Ordinary to Extraordinary – The When, Where, How and Why to Improving the Way You Communicate!

People who are extraordinary communicators don’t start out that way. They work at getting better. They take communicating effectively seriously. They practice. They learn the When, Where, How and Why to improving the way they communicate. When: People who are fabulous...
The Grave Digger’s Shift – What to Consider When Presenting Later in the Day!

The Grave Digger’s Shift – What to Consider When Presenting Later in the Day!

Is your presentation scheduled for 3 p.m or even later? If so, you’re in the Grave Digger’s Shift. In fact, any time you speak in the afternoon, you run the risk of digging your own grave unless you are interesting and engaging. People are tired and typically have a...
Reach, Teach and Touch – 3 Requirements for Any Presenter

Reach, Teach and Touch – 3 Requirements for Any Presenter

Selling your ideas isn’t easy, especially in today’s dynamic business climate. Listeners go from meeting to meeting. They are on information overload. Without Reaching, Teaching and Touching your listeners, it is likely your content will be overlooked. The question is...
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