What Your Audience Really Wants — And How To Leave Them On A High

(This is the last post in our storytelling Brain CODE series. If you missed the post about the importance of creating stress in your story, you can read it by CLICKING HERE) It’s good to create tension in your listener. It’s NOT OK to leave them feeling that way by...
How Do You Keep Your Speech Fun And Fresh?

How Do You Keep Your Speech Fun And Fresh?

  My client Jeff was feeling (and looking) discouraged. “Michael, I feel I’ve lost control of my speech. Lately I’m just not having any fun with it.” Have you ever felt this way about a presentation? To understand why Jeff felt this way,...
How To Benefit From Your Team’s Assets

How To Benefit From Your Team’s Assets

  Welcome to our new Coach, body language expert Sky the Super Chihuahua She’ll teach you how to get what you want without saying a word! •   Persuading others to rub your belly, neck, or back with the swipe of a paw •   How to effectively get a treat with a...
Six Little Words That Lead To Big Results

Six Little Words That Lead To Big Results

I listen to many speakers who offer useful tips and insights. For instance: A nutritionist told her audience: “Adopting this healthier eating lifestyle will help you lose weight and give you more energy.” A financial advisor told a group: “When you make this one...