Sep 13, 2023 | Business Presentations, Executive Speaking, Fear of public speaking, Leadership Skills, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Tips, Speaking Tip, Storytelling, Toastmasters International
Look at any list of fears, and one of, if not the top listed is (cue spooky music): Public speaking But, is it our biggest fear? Since an early age, you’ve been standing in front of other people and talking. Public speaking isn’t the horrible, fear-inducing monster...
Aug 30, 2023 | Business Presentations, Connect with Every Audience, Executive Speaking, Leadership Skills, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Tips, Sell with a Story, Speaking Tip, Storytelling
Associations are pivotal in offering resources, knowledge, and networking opportunities for various professionals. Yet, they often face hurdles in establishing effective communication. Major communication challenges can cost you money and reduce your influence with...
Jul 25, 2023 | Executive Speaking, Leadership Skills, Presentation Skills, Professional Speaking, Public Speaking Tips, Speaking Tip, Stand OUT! Speaking Tip, Tell a Story, Make your Point
Professional speakers primary goal is to engage, educate, and inspire our audiences, with some entertainment mixed in. With this in mind, it’s important to make our audiences feel good and uplifted when we speak, right? Are you sure about that? It seems...
Jul 11, 2023 | Business Presentations, Connect with Every Audience, Executive Speaking, Interpersonal Communication, Negotiation and Persuasion, Persuasion, Presentation Skills, Virtual Presentations
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...Apr 14, 2023 | Executive Speaking, Interpersonal Communication, Leadership Skills, Presentation Skills, Professional Speaking, Public Speaking Tips, Speaking Tip, Stand OUT! Speaking Tip, Tell a Story, Make your Point
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 Others are outdated.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...
Feb 17, 2023 | Connect with Every Audience, Executive Speaking, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Tips, Sell with a Story, Speaking Tip, Stand OUT! Speaking Tip, Storytelling, Tell a Story, Make your Point
“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....