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....
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 was far more personal than most of my audiences expect. Early in the presentation, I asked:...
Lest We Forget: Remember The Unsung Heroes
In my presentations, I teach that we must speak to be remembered and repeated. Recently, I experienced something I will always remember and keep repeating. One Sunday, while walking around Pershore Abbey, I spent time studying an extraordinary memorial. As I stood...
