Feb 2, 2024 | Advanced Public Speaking Skills, Business Presentations, Develop a Dynamic Delivery, Executive Speaking, Leadership Skills, Negotiation and Persuasion, Persuasion, Presentation Skills, Professional Speaking, Public Speaking Tips, Speaking Mistakes, Speech Writing, Stand OUT! Speaking Tip, Tell a Story, Make your Point, Toastmasters International
“I know I’m over time, but I’ve got two more points I want to make. ~ A common speaking refrain I was sitting in a room with about 100 other people. The speakers were sharing updates on various activities within our city. The final speaker was clearly over his...
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 17, 2024 | Inspirational Speeches, Memorable moments, Negotiation and Persuasion, Presentation Skills, Professional Speaking, Public Speaking Tips, Sell with a Story, Speaking Tip, Tell a Story, Make your Point, Virtual Presentations, Write a Meaningful & Memorable Message
For years, I have suggested that people start a daily story file. At the end of each day, take two or three minutes and think about the stories that impacted you. This was a good idea because I got people thinking about their most important experiences. But, in a...
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...
Aug 22, 2023 | Interpersonal Communication, Leadership Skills, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Tips, Speaking Mistakes, Speaking Tip, Stand OUT! Speaking Tip, Storytelling, Tell a Story, Make your Point
Storytelling can be a powerful tool to communicate ideas and inspire others. But, there are scenarios in which it might not be the most effective or appropriate approach. Here are some situations when stories might not be ideal for leaders: 1. Not every situation...
Jul 25, 2023 | Executive Speaking, Leadership Skills, Presentation Skills, Professional Speaking, Public Speaking Tips, Speaking Tip, Stand OUT! Speaking Tip, Tell a Story, Make your Point
Professional speakers primary goal is to engage, educate, and inspire our audiences, with some entertainment mixed in. With this in mind, it’s important to make our audiences feel good and uplifted when we speak, right? Are you sure about that? It seems...