Jan 19, 2024 | Connect with Every Audience, Presentation Skills, Professional Speaking, Public Speaking Tips, Sell with a Story, Speaking Tip, Storytelling, Tell a Story, Make your Point
Picture this: You’re sharing your best story with an audience. You reach a key moment in the narrative, deliver the line and… there’s that magical moment when you and the audience sync perfectly. The moment creates a powerful and lasting impression. The...
Jan 15, 2024 | Presentation Skills, Professional Speaking, Public Speaking Tips, Selling, Speaking Tip, Storytelling, Virtual Presentations
Because of the preponderance of technology at our disposal, you and I can can gain instant access about any topic in a split second. This is a terrific benefits for speakers, leaders, and sales professionals. We can provide whatever knowledge our audiences need. In...
Dec 13, 2023 | Negotiation and Persuasion, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Tips, Speech Writing, Storytelling
How “Weeding” Enhances Your Impact Think about the most impactful messages you’ve heard. Were they couched in long, drawn-out presentations? Or were they delivered in a clear and concise manner? They were short and to-the-point. The ideal presentation is clear, short,...
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...