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...
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...
Aug 30, 2023 | Business Presentations, Connect with Every Audience, Executive Speaking, Leadership Skills, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Tips, Sell with a Story, Speaking Tip, Storytelling
Associations are pivotal in offering resources, knowledge, and networking opportunities for various professionals. Yet, they often face hurdles in establishing effective communication. Major communication challenges can cost you money and reduce your influence with...Aug 30, 2023 | Leadership Skills, Marketing, Professional Speaking, Public Speaking Tips, Sell with a Story, Stand OUT! Speaking Tip, Storytelling
In the movie Glengarry Glen Ross, Alec Baldwin utters a famous line, “ABC… Always Be Closing.” It’s memorable and a decades-old mantra in the sales profession, but there’s a problem: In the long run, it doesn’t work! Yes, salespeople sold a lot of products and...