You don’t have to be the star to help make the show a success. Recently, my friend and colleague Tracy Spears, CSP, spoke at the Keurig Dr Pepper Territory Leaders...
The Presentation Is Bigger Than the Speech
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Expert Advice about Presentation Skills from Patricia Fripp
What James Lipton Can Teach Professional Speakers
I have been given a fascinating assignment. Henry DeVries invited me to moderate a UCLA masterclass, Speak and Get Paid, interviewing five legends whose expertise spans...
When History Comes Alive on Stage
Recently, I attended a fascinating speakers’ conference, the Veteran Speakers Network. Terry Brock hosted the Friday evening entertainment, creating his own version of Steve...
What You Can Say Instead of “I’m Sorry” and Build Credibility
A client recently asked me to come up with suggestions for her team members who were overusing the phrase, “I’m sorry” with clients. “I’m sorry” is important when a genuine...
How Do You Do Stop Everyone Including the Boss from Dominating Meetings?
When one person dominates a meeting, your goal is not to “shut them down.” Your responsibility is to protect the participation of the whole room. Why does this matter?...
Is Your Company Making This Dramatic Mistake?
Success is More than a Brilliant Product Last week, a young man booked time with me for advice on his sales presentations. He had recently joined an AI startup. During his...
Good Speakers Know the Basics. Great Speakers Know These Techniques
You’re invited to Under the Magnifying Glass: Good to Great Presentations. Recently, I delivered a very successful and well-received presentation at the National Speakers...
What Jay Sebring Taught Me About Success
Earlier in my career, I had the honor and privilege of working for the late, great Jay Sebring, the innovator who transformed men’s hairstyling. Jay took over the luxurious...
George Torok Reminded Me Why Specificity Builds Credibility
My friend, Canadian speech coach George Torok, recently wrote an excellent article about the language speakers use that unintentionally damages their credibility. His...
Do You Count Your Riches in Money… or Memories?
Recently, I had the pleasure of delivering a recorded presentation for the PayrollOrg Virtual Congress. While the session certainly included business presentation skills, it...
Under the Magnifying Glass: How Good Presentations Become Great
If you are attending the National Speakers Association’s Influence convention, I have a question. How good could your presentation become if someone showed you exactly what...
Why Executives Can Benefit From the Power of the Pause
When I begin an executive presentation skills engagement, I study videos of the leadership team speaking about their company. Recently, I watched a founder and CEO who had...
