
One Question That Will Supercharge The Impact Of Your Stories
Are you a leader or speaker who isn't getting the impact you expect after you tell one of your stories? There is one question that can instantly increase your influence and connection with others. To discover this question, click here Can the work we do for other...

Three Simple Steps To Increase Your Influence & Impact
How To Listen For More Effective Communication In our fast-paced world, effective communication is more critical than ever. While we often associate this skill with speaking or expressing ourselves, true understanding and connection require a different approach: 3-E...

How To Create Interest In Intangible Ideas
Do you have to present intangible ideas that can be difficult for people to grasp? How do you present them so that people understand and don't get confused by the details? I was a financial advisor for 29 years. We had to discuss concepts like rates of return,...

One Area In Which AI Can’t Compete With Humans
You’ve probably heard about the use of AI (artificial intelligence) in language processing, data analysis, and machine learning. One specific AI, ChatGPT, is proficient in text generation, enabling users to receive quick and accurate answers to their questions. It has...

The Essential Ingredient To Persevere Through Your Most Difficult Roadblocks
In our last post, you read about the importance of bad days to help you succeed. (If you missed the post, CLICK HERE to read it) The occasional off-day can be frustrating. But, what do you do when you have a series of tough days and it feels like they'll never end?...
The Unseen Side of Success
Why Bad Days Are Good For You I start every day with 20 to 30 minutes of yoga. This morning, my online instructor gave an insight that made me stop my routine and jot down an idea for this post. She said, "It's easy to want every yoga session to be the best possible...
The Pitfalls of “Tell Them What You’re Going to Tell Them; Tell Them; Tell Them What You Told Them”
In the world of speaking, just as in other industries, some clichés are valuable. Others are outdated. One such clichéd speaking admonition is: “Tell them what you’re going to tell them. Tell them. Tell them what you told them.” On the surface, this makes sense. It’s...

Here’s One Reason Why Stories Fail To Connect
Have you ever listened to a story that left you feeling…. Meh? There are several reasons why stories don’t create an emotional connection. One of the most common is lack of motivation for your main character. Consider this story: A prospective client wants to give...

Here’s One Surefire Way To Become A Better Speaker, Faster
“Do you want to become a better speaker? Become a better evaluator.” ~ Lance Miller, World Champion Of Public Speaking Early in my speaking career, I was struggling to improve my influence with audiences. I rehearsed, reviewed evaluations, rewrote my talks, and...

How One Encounter Opened My Eyes To Long Term Influence
It’s late summer 1999. My dad and I are standing in the lobby of a crowded restaurant, waiting to be seated. A man in his early 30’s wearing medical scrubs walks toward us and looks at my dad. “Mr. Davis? Dad says, “Yes. Can I help you?” “Mr. Davis, I’m James. You...
Public Speaking Is Your Number One Fear… Or Is It?
Look at any list of fears and phobias. You'll find public speaking listed at or near the top. This makes sense, right? Everybody knows public speaking is a terrifying experience. Why is this activity considered our #1 fear? There are various opinions. For years, I...

Want To Relate To Your Next Audience? Include THIS Key Moment
“I've had it! I can't take any more! Something has to change!” Think about a time in your life when you felt that way. You may have said those words about a business relationship, company or financial challenge. Each of us has at some point felt like this. Now think...
One Simple Rule To Avoid Presenting Too Much Information In Your Speeches
Pick up insights into presenting with more impact and influence. Listen to this engaging and informative clip from the interview between Michael Davis and Captain Jim Palmer of Dream Business Radio. You’ll pick up a simple rule that keeps you from over-stuffing your...

Eliminate This One Dirty Word And Significantly Improve Your Life
I was on a phone call with a friend. She repeated a word several times that is one of the dirtiest words in the English language. It's a word that creates more stress, anxiety, and frustration than any other. If we could eliminate this word, people would be...

Where To Get Ideas When You’re Stuck
Imagine This Scene… You want to write new post, record a video, or create a blog. You sit down to write and your brain… Goes blank. Nada. You can't think of nothin’! How does that feel? Most people feel frustrated when this happens. You know your topic, you have...