You have 30 seconds to command the attention of your audience. Don’t waste it! Certain speech openings captivate, mystify, and create an emotional bond that keeps an audience in the palm of the speaker’s hand. What would you give to learn those essential opening moves? Those great ways to bond instantly with an audience so […]
Read More...How to Unlock the Power of Memorable Messages, Powerful Presentations and Successful Sales
In today’s fast-paced world, capturing your audience’s attention is only half the battle. The real challenge is to make your message stick, deliver it powerfully, and convert that engagement into successful sales. That’s where I come in. Why Memorable Messages Matter As you know from your own experience, the average person is exposed to thousands […]
Read More...Unlock the Magic of Engaging Openings – Techniques 6 to 11
Your ability to engage an audience is more than just a technique; it’s a disciplined approach that weaves together various elements to create a captivating experience. Following up from part one The Power of Your Opening – Unleash the Potential of the First 30 Seconds, discussed 5 opening techniques from my recent book with Darren […]
Read More...Want to Rock the Stage? Don’t Miss this Step to Presentation Success
Rehearsal is the secret sauce to a memorable presentation that will leave your audience buzzing with excitement and wanting more! Don’t even think about skipping this crucial step – it’s the ultimate key to unlocking your full potential as a speaker. Step 1: Embrace the Power of Rehearsals Once you’ve fine-tuned your talk, it’s showtime! […]
Read More...5 Ways to Get The Professional Life You Want
Tell me what you say you want. Show me one week of your life and I will tell you if you will get it. Every day is a good time to challenge everything you do, expand your thinking, refocus your efforts, and dedicate yourself to your future. If you haven’t done this already this year, […]
Read More...How You Can Build an Amazing Relationship with Your Audience Every Time
Building an extraordinary relationship with your audience is vital for the success of your presentation. This relationship hinges on two crucial elements: intellectual and emotional connection. While logic engages your audience’s thinking, it is emotion that motivates them to take action. The intellectual connection stems from the content you present and the logical reasoning you […]
Read More...How Do We Become a Hero for More than One Day? Robert Fripp Tells You How
As you may know, my brother Robert Fripp played on David Bowie’s Heroes. In our presentations on How to Be a Hero For More Than One Day, I ask Robert questions and he gives brilliant and thoughtful answers. PF How do we become a hero? RF Practice! We practice acts of heroism. Two approaches: the extensive […]
Read More...“The Rule of Three” Makes Magic – Do You Cast This Spell On Your Audiences?
“The Rule of Three” is a writing and speaking principle suggesting that a trio of events or characters is more humorous, satisfying, and effective than other numbers. The trio format holds a unique appeal to audiences. The use of three elements offers brevity, rhythm, and a concise pattern that sticks in your audience’s minds. With […]
Read More...What Most Presenters Don’t Know That Will Give You a Competitive Edge
In my world of powerful presentations, I encourage my speech-coaching clients and audiences to never underestimate the power of a pause. In this article, we will explore the significance of the pause and how you can leverage it to create additional impact in your presentations. The Essence of a Pause: A pause is not a […]
Read More...How You Can Avoid Losing Sales: 8 Steps to Outstanding Sales Structure
Are you losing sales you feel you deserve to win? Are you confident that everyone on your sales team can deliver your company story well? Are you making the fatal flaw of many sales managers? You may be like many of my clients before I work with them. You have great products and services—perhaps complicated […]
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