Nov 15, 2023 | Sell with a Story, Selling, Speaking Tip, Speaking Tools, Storytelling
One challenge with business storytelling is making your narrative relevant and actionable for your listeners. If you show them the positive impact of buying your service, then they’ll take action—they’ll buy. If you don’t, then they won’t change; they’ll...
Oct 16, 2023 | Presentation Skills, Sell with a Story, Speaking Tip, Storytelling, Tell a Story, Make your Point
Imagine you’re listening to a speech about a topic you love. You’re immediately drawn in to the subject. But, in a few minutes, you notice it: The speaker is talking in a never-ending drone. Soon, your mind wanders to… Your to-do list Vacation plans The last...
Oct 2, 2023 | Advanced Public Speaking Skills, Connect with Every Audience, Develop a Dynamic Delivery, Fear of public speaking, Leadership Skills, Overcome Fear of Speaking, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Tips, Speaking Mistakes, Speaking Tip
The Quest for Perfection My client said a phrase I’ve heard countless times: “Michael, I really want to perfect my speech.” It’s a mantra repeated by many speakers, even professionals. The thought process is that if you rehearse enough, your speech will be flawless....
Sep 25, 2023 | Business Presentations, Entrepreneur, Executive Speaking, Fear of public speaking, Overcome Fear of Speaking, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Tips, Speaking Tip, Stand OUT! Speaking Tip
Picture yourself at the front of a room, before a waiting audience. You have a script in hand and slides queued up. As you’re about to speak, you hear voices start to heckle you. “You’re gonna forget your lines!” “They’re waiting for you to screw up!” “They’re gonna...
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...
Sep 6, 2023 | Advanced Public Speaking Skills, Business Presentations, Leadership Skills, Persuasion, Presentation Skills, Professional Speaking, Public Speaking Tips, Sell with a Story, Speaking Tip, Storytelling, Virtual Presentations
Imagine a group of people floating on small rafts down a river. The water flow is calm and smooth. It’s a serene experience that leaves them relaxed and comfortable. In the speaking world, this is the equivalent of delivering a talk that’s predictable, requires...