

The Hard Truth About Becoming A Memorable And Impactful Speaker
Jun 7, 2024 | Presentation Skills, Professional Speaking, Public Speaking Tips, Speaking Tip
(NOTE: I was recently interviewed on the GSD podcast. Thanks to Misha Bleymaier-Farrish for an engaging conversation. To hear our entire conversation, CLICK HERE) QUESTION: What needs to take place to become a proficient and successful speaker? ANSWER: There is a...
Struggling To Manage Speaking Anxiety?
May 14, 2024 | ACTION, Connect with Every Audience, Presentation Skills, Professional Speaking, Public Speaking Tips, Sell with a Story, Speaking Tip, Speech Writing, Stand OUT! Speaking Tip, Tell a Story, Make Your Point, Write a Meaningful & Memorable Message
These Three Presentation Pillars Enable You To Manage Your Fear Confidently stand in front of a group (or camera) and deliver a meaningful message and you boost your impact, influence, and reputation. But, many people fear this simple action. Not for the reason most...Mayhem to Mastery – How To Benefit From Unexpected Setbacks
Mar 25, 2024 | Advanced Public Speaking Skills, Business Presentations, Entrepreneur, Leadership Skills, Presentation Skills, Professional Speaking, Public Speaking Tips, Stand OUT! Speaking Tip
Imagine youโre working with a brand new client. This is someone who you were introduced to by a trusted friend, and you want to do excellent work. Youโre co-hosting a virtual presentation for this individual. If it goes well, this could be a mutually beneficial...
One Simple Test To Know If Your Business Is True to Its Word
Mar 20, 2024 | Leadership Skills, Professional Speaking, Public Speaking Tips, Sell with a Story, Speaking Tip, Stand OUT! Speaking Tip, Storytelling, Tell a Story, Make your Point, Uncategorized
My friend Dan is a top-notch business consultant. Recently he was advising a client on how to effectively demonstrate her companyโs value. He told her, โIf you tell stories you can effectively demonstrate your vision and mission.” Her response? โDan, we...
What Is It Costing You To Go AWOL With Speaking Opportunities
Feb 16, 2024 | Leadership Skills, Presentation Skills, Professional Speaking, Public Speaking Tips, Speaking Tip, Stand OUT! Speaking Tip
Private Jackson is a dedicated soldier, but is having a difficult time with personal struggles. One frigid morning, he makes a rash decision to go AWOL, believing he would quickly be forgotten. But, the military searched for him because his absence caused operational...Our conference was elevated to a new level of professionalism. Michael will be retained to help make our trainers become better communicators, both visually and verbally and to assist us with next yearโs conference. We highly recommend him and Speaking CPR to assist with your next event."
Robert Gerbus, President, Trans Ash, Inc.
Robert Gerbus, President, Trans Ash, Inc.
Michael Davis exceeded every expectation and was one of the best coaches I ever worked with. His quiet professionalism, and unsurpassed knowledge of storytelling helped make my Ted X Cincinnati talk extremely powerful.
I would recommend Michael, as a story and speaking coach to anyone with a high stakes talk to give. Michael will help you take your speech from good to great!โ
LTC (Ret.) Scott Mann,ย Green Beret, Storyteller, Trainer, Coach, Author
LTC (Ret.) Scott Mann,ย Green Beret, Storyteller, Trainer, Coach, Author
He truly has aย gift in connecting with the heart of each personย he works with and helping them to unleash their story into their talk.ย ย All of the speakersย raved about his work with them.ย ย Each of them has had broad experience in speaking, but they all felt that working with Michael raised the bar on their ability to speak. You can listen to all of his speakers, Anthony Munoz, Richard Bernstein and Graeme Joffe, at http://www.tedxcincinnati.com/talks/.โ

Allison Wonders Gars
Speaker Coach Manager, TED x Cincinnati
Allison Wonders Gars
Speaker Coach Manager, TED x Cincinnati

โInvesting in Michael is one of the best investments I have ever made.ย I speak on the subject of diversity in the workplace, which can at times be a difficult topic to discuss.
Michael taught me a repeatable process that allows me to create a foundational concept, a logical structure, an opening that grabs the audienceโs attention, and a conclusion that encourages my audience to take action that will save them time and money.
ย I found Michael easy to work with, flexible with his schedule, and a wealth of information about the art of speaking.ย If you need to improve your presentation or speech, I highly recommend you consider hiring Michael.ย It is one of the best investments you can make in your own growth.โ

Natalie Holder
Founder, QUEST Diversity
Natalie Holder
Founder, QUEST Diversity

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