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 24, 2023 | Artificial Intelligence, Professional Speaking, Public Speaking Tips, Speaking Tip, Speaking Tools, Stand OUT! Speaking Tip, Tell a Story, Make your Point
You’ve probably heard about the use of AI (artificial intelligence) in language processing, data analysis, and machine learning. One specific AI, ChatGPT, is proficient in text generation, enabling users to receive quick and accurate answers to their questions. It has...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 Others are outdated.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...Mar 3, 2023 | Business Presentations, Fear of public speaking, Leadership Skills, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Tips, Stand OUT! Speaking Tip, Toastmasters International, Virtual Presentations
Look at any list of fears and phobias. You’ll find public speaking listed at or near the top. This makes sense, right? Everybody knows public speaking is a terrifying experience. Why is this activity considered our #1 fear? There are various opinions. For years,...
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....
Jan 30, 2023 | Speaking Tip, Stand OUT! Speaking Tip
An Ideal Audience Response Imagine you’ve completed an energetic and engaging presentation. You’re feeling terrific about the interaction with your audience. People approach you to share their appreciation. A common phrase you hear from them is, “I...