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 interview, his boss promised to train him. He works virtually. Then reality intervened. His boss...
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 Association Convention, Influence. Based on the enthusiastic feedback, I decided my friends and...
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 central message is simple: audiences become sceptical when our words sound bigger than our evidence....
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 everything going for him. Brilliant. Charismatic. Leading a company with truly revolutionary...
