May 1, 2023 | Persuasion, Presentation Skills, Professional Speaking, Public Speaking Tips, Sell with a Story, Speaking Tip, Stand OUT! Speaking Tip, Storytelling, Tell a Story, Make your Point
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,...
Apr 19, 2023 | Presentation Skills, Professional Speaking, Public Speaking Tips, Success
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...Apr 16, 2023 | Presentation Skills, Professional Speaking, Public Speaking Tips, Speaking Tip, Tell a Story, Make your Point
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...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 Others are outdated.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...
Apr 11, 2023 | Presentation Skills, Sell with a Story, Storytelling, Tell a Story, Make your Point
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Mar 13, 2023 | Advanced Public Speaking Skills, Business Presentations, Connect with Every Audience, Leadership Skills, Presentation Skills, Professional Speaking, Public Speaking Tips, Speaking Tip, Storytelling, Tell a Story, Make your Point
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...