Lady and the Champs Speaking Conference in February has early sign up until January 31, 2011. You can hear and learn from Patricia Fripp, Darren LaCroix, Ed Tate, Mark Brown & Craig Valentine.
Read More...Avoid These Costly Sales Presentation Mistakes
Here are 12 Proven Fripp Suggestions Sales professionals carry a unique responsibility. Every time they speak, they represent themselves, their team, and their entire organization. Whether they succeed or fail can come down to one factor—how well they present their message. Even the most experienced sales professionals can benefit from expert coaching. Why? Because clear […]
Read More...Lost Without PowerPoint? 7 Tips to Make It Powerful
When I ask my clients, “How long is your presentation?” it scares me when they answer, “Twelve slides.” Even worse is when I ask, “How do you design your presentation?” and they respond, “We get the slide deck.” Let’s be clear: PowerPoint is a very valuable tool, not a presentation. If you start with your […]
Read More...Want to Know How To Sound Intelligent, Powerful, Polished, Articulate and Confident?
Ambitious professionals like you must sound intelligent, powerful, polished, articulate, and confident during business presentations, interactions with senior management, and networking in your professional community. Consider these focused strategies: How to Sound Intelligent Pace Your Speech: Speak more slowly to allow yourself time to select the most appropriate vocabulary. This pacing gives the impression of […]
Read More...One Little-Known Secret to Sound intelligent in a Speech – Expert Advice
Choose your words carefully to build credibility, sound intelligent, and make your message understood. When you do, you can be repeated frequently from boardroom to convention hall.
Read More...Want to Close Your Presentation on a High? Use the Unforgettable Six-Step Process
Many of my speech coaching clients have difficulty memorably closing their presentations. Like a great opening that arouses interest in your subject, your closing words should support your message and leave a lasting impression on your audience. Whatever you do, don’t end with: “Well, we’re out of time.” Even if it’s true, it weakens your […]
Read More...When A New Relationship Is Worth Millions Remember This Advice
How do you handle a sales presentation when a new relationship is potentially worth millions? These four principles will help you and your sales team build a strong foundation for a new client relationship. Imagine my surprise when a national sales manager addressed his top 60 associates and said, “At lunch, the sales team and […]
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...“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 audiences’ minds. with […]
Read More...Find the Power in Interesting Statistics and Little-Known Facts
Are you ready to take your presentations to the next level and captivate your audience from the very beginning? One surefire way to make a memorable impact is by incorporating interesting statistics and little-known facts into your opening. In this article, we will explore a brilliant example of how industry expert Lisa Poole used these […]
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