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...
Mar 1, 2020 | Advanced Public Speaking Skills, Professional Speaking, Speaking Tip, Stand OUT! Speaking Tip, Storytelling, Tell a Story, Make your Point
THE Key to a Memorable and Impactful Message One of the most vital skills in public speaking is to deliver a crystal clear main point. Without clarity, you lose your audience and your influence. If you want to get to the heart of your story and connect with your...
Feb 24, 2020 | Connect with Every Audience, Develop a Dynamic Delivery, Inspirational Speeches, Public Speaking Tips, Speaking Tip, Stand OUT! Speaking Tip
It All Depends One question people often ask is, “Michael, is it OK to cry when I speak?” My initial response is, “It depends.” It depends on whether your tears are under control, or your tears are controlling you. Talking About Painful... Feb 22, 2020 | Advanced Public Speaking Skills, Connect with Every Audience, Overcome Fear of Speaking, Public Speaking Tips, Speaking Tip, Stand OUT! Speaking Tip, Tell a Story, Make Your Point
So Obvious I Missed It For years, I have challenged clients to strive for connection with their audience. If you connect with the people sitting in front of you, they’re more likely to hear your message and act on it. Makes sense, right? There’s one problem with...