“It is simply impossible to become a great leader without being a great communicator,” observes leadership writer, Mike Myatt in Forbes magazine. As a leader, the responsibility of communicating effectively rests squarely on your own shoulders. This is true even if you are fortunate enough to have a communications department or team of speechwriters at […]
Read More...Expert Advice – How You Can Prevent Miscommunication
I’m looking forward to speaking at the Assessments24x7 2nd Annual Users Conference in San Diego this week! Assessments24x7 provides corporate employers, industry coaches and consultants the analytical tools to benchmark their hiring processes, boost employee productivity, and maximize performance. Understanding another person’s behavioral style is key to understanding their communication style. Dr. Tony Alessandra, an expert […]
Read More...Public Speaking – What Fortune 500s Know
Does your organization encourage, or even better, provide training to equip your employees with competitive communication and leadership skills? Have you considered your own in-house Toastmasters club or perhaps Fripp Virtual Training? If you are reluctant to allocate employee time or company resources to presentation training because you worry “they might leave,” consider what my […]
Read More...How to Successfully Moderate A Panel Discussion
Most people are aware that a formal presentation requires research and rehearsal, but keep in mind that preparation can ensure your success in all speaking situations. If you have been asked to moderate a panel, be aware that there is more to this than simply firing off a few questions and hoping your panelists will […]
Read More...Your Presentation – It Doesn’t Have to Be A Traumatic Experience
What’s the worst experience you’ve had delivering an important presentation? Have you forgotten what you meant to say? Realized you should have edited your slides? Or even noticed your audience slipping away? In this brief video sample from Fripp Virtual Training, I share one executive’s worst presentation experience:
Read More...Charisma – You Have It Too
I always say, “There’s no point in going anywhere if people don’t remember you were there.” Being memorable is key to effective networking, persuasive sales conversations, and powerful presentations. You can make yourself more memorable by building emotional connections and using “you-focused” language in all of your communications – and by cultivating your natural charisma.
Read More...How to Get Noticed in Three Important Steps
Leverage Your Time When Getting Publicity! Three Important Steps For Maximum Impact by Russell Trahan, President of PR/PR Many times I speak to potential clients who think “Oh, I know I’ll be rich and famous if only I can get into ‘X’ magazine or newspaper!” Remembering up front that it takes more than being a […]
Read More...Take Your Speech from Boring to Soaring
I was sitting across the desk from the brilliant president of a $2 billion software company…and I was about to tell him, “Sir, at this point, your speech is getting boring.” This was a problem, because as I often say, “An audience will forgive you for anything except being boring.” Now step back, and let’s […]
Read More...Are You A Financial Advisor Who Is Committed to Business Development?
If you are a financial advisor with the goal of developing your business, you must realize the importance of good communication skills. We invite you to Make 2015 Your Best Year Ever, a virtual meeting which, we promise, will give you ideas, techniques, and specific language to improve your one-on-one conversations with prospects and your […]
Read More...Public Speaking – How to Best Present Yourself And Your Ideas in Any Situation
Good presentation skills are no longer a nice skill to have; they can mean the difference between career life or death. Do you have great ideas, but don’t have the confidence to share them? Are you someone with true expertise, who is unsure how to let others know? Is there a natural leader trapped inside […]
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