The Secret Hack To Increase Your Story Impact
VAKS-inaTe Your Stories To Hack Your Audiences’ Emotions The Question “Michael, what's your deal? What are you trying to sell us?” Leslie’s question was unexpected. Her tone was so aggressive that I froze. My mind went… blank. I looked at the 49 well-dressed women in...
Afraid Of Change? Here’s One Easy Solution For You
It’s a common belief that people don’t like change due to the fear of failure and the potential pain that comes with it. But, is it really change we fear? Consider this: if you’re not in shape and you want to feel better, you crave the change of being healthier. If...
One Easy Way To Alienate (Or Piss Off) Your Audience, And Guarantee Your Message ISN’T Heard
“I know I’m over time, but I’ve got two more points I want to make. ~ A common speaking refrain I was sitting in a room with about 100 other people. The speakers were sharing updates on various activities within our city. The final speaker was clearly over his...
How To Include Your Audience To Craft Stories That Resonate and Engage
Picture this: You're sharing your best story with an audience. You reach a key moment in the narrative, deliver the line and… there's that magical moment when you and the audience sync perfectly. The moment creates a powerful and lasting impression. The Ideal World Of...
TMI Means They Won’t Buy
Because of the preponderance of technology at our disposal, you and I can can gain instant access about any topic in a split second. This is a terrific benefits for speakers, leaders, and sales professionals. We can provide whatever knowledge our audiences need. In...
Sick of Feeling Frustrated After Presentations?
Discover the 3 Pillars of High Impact Storytelling And Increase Your Influence Are you tired of feeling frustrated and uncertain after giving lackluster presentations that don’t inspire action in others? Do you cringe at the thought of feeling embarrassed and taking a...
Inspire Your Audience To Take Action With These Simple Steps
Imagine the perfect presentation… What happens at the end? What if the audience rushed to the back of the room (or the chat box) to invest in your products and services? How would that impact them, and you? The art of moving audiences to action is similar to...
One Simple Trick To Increase Curiosity In Your Story
Bluma Zeigarnik, circa 1921 It’s 2008. I’m a Certified Financial Planner, presenting a retirement planning workshop to 49 successful business women. Five minutes into my presentation, a woman named Leslie stands up, and asks a question that will eventually change the...
Uncover This One Secret To Transformative Speeches
How “Weeding” Enhances Your Impact Think about the most impactful messages you’ve heard. Were they couched in long, drawn-out presentations? Or were they delivered in a clear and concise manner? They were short and to-the-point. The ideal presentation is clear, short,...
Unlock Networking Success: The One Change That Will Get You Noticed!
Networking is an excellent opportunity to meet new people and demonstrate your expertise in solving client problems. If you effectively communicate your skills, you’ll attract new clients and centers of influence. But most professionals fail to capitalize on these...
Visually Maximize Your Presentation Impact
Why Slide Image Placement Matters Take a look at the images above. Obviously, their layouts are reversed. Other than that, do you notice a difference? Do you feel a difference? Slide Structure Matters In the world of presentations, we often talk about the importance...