Jan 8, 2022 | Advanced Public Speaking Skills, Business Presentations, Make Your Point, Persuasion, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Tips, Speech Writing, Stand OUT! Speaking Tip, Storytelling, Write a Meaningful & Memorable Message
It’s common knowledge in speaking circles that humor greatly increases the impact of your message. But, there’s a caveat. Your humor must be relevant and appropriate for each audience. Therefore, let’s take a look at three common mistakes that hurt your impact and...Apr 25, 2021 | Advanced Public Speaking Skills, Business Presentations, Connect with Every Audience, Professional Speaking, Public Speaking Tips, Speaking Mistakes, Speaking Tip, Stand OUT! Speaking Tip
A Change in the World of Speaking Feedback from my recent workshop attendees is clear. The biggest needs for virtual presenters is: They want to know how to create audience engagement from start-to-finish They want the tools to create better audience feedback...Sep 27, 2020 | Advanced Public Speaking Skills, Business Presentations, Inspiration Speeches, Make Your Point, Marketing, Negotiation and Persuasion, Persuasion, Public Speaking Tips, Sell with a Story, Speaking Tip, Storytelling, Tell a Story, Make your Point
Why Most Stories Don’t Connect An important aspect of stories is the goal of the main character. What does this individual want to achieve? Too often, speakers present this ‘finish line’ in vague terms: – A financial advisor tells the story of a couple who want...
Sep 17, 2020 | Advanced Public Speaking Skills, Business Presentations, Connect with Every Audience, Develop a Dynamic Delivery, Public Speaking Tips, Sell with a Story, Speaking Tip, Storytelling, Tell a Story, Make your Point
Story is Everywhere Every day, it feels like people are doling out advice on why you should tell stories and how to do it. As a result, many people are now telling their stories in professional presentations and networking events. And they’re not getting the results...
Jul 6, 2020 | Business Presentations, Connect with Every Audience, Marketing, Professional Speaking, Public Speaking Tips, Sell with a Story, Speaking Tip, Speech Writing, Storytelling, Tell a Story, Make your Point, Uncategorized
3 Keys to Crafting Stories People WANT To Hear Maybe it’s because of the work I do — presentation skills and storytelling coaching — but it feels like everywhere I look, someone is promoting storytelling. Organizations like TED and TEDx are built upon the power of...
Jun 15, 2020 | Business Presentations, Negotiation and Persuasion
Why We Need to Rethink Day-to-Day Negotiation Strategies “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” Sounds like a smart strategy for getting along with others and earning their favor, doesn’t it? There’s one problem with this concept…. It doesn’t create a...