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Behind the Scenes with a Presidential Speechwriter: Insights from Terry Szuplat

by | Nov 10, 2024 | Blog, Career Success, Communication and Marketing, Effective Business Communication Skills, Leadership & Team Building, Motivation, Professional Career Development, Public Speaking Skills, Speech Coach

Recently, at the Professional Speechwriters World Conference, I had the pleasure of attending a half-day seminar delivered by Terry Szuplat, author of Say It Well: Find Your Voice, Speak Your Mind, Inspire Any Audience. As a speechwriter for President Obama, Terry...

Do You Know the Best Technique to Build a Relationship with Every Audience?

by | Nov 3, 2024 | Career Success, Communication and Marketing, Leadership & Team Building, Sales & Marketing, Sales Presentations, Speech Coach

I was once asked for the number one secret of presentation success. My reply was, “There is no one secret; however if there were, it would be that your subject is of interest to your audience.” Your relationship with your audience is one of the most critical factors...

How to Appreciate Your Life Experiences and Transform Your Speeches

by | Oct 6, 2024 | Blog, Business Sales Presentations, Career Success, Communication and Marketing, Professional Speaking, Public Speaking Skills, Speech Coach

When I talk to my executive speech coaching clients, I always say, “Your life experience is a reservoir of unique experiences and insights.” I love to ask questions that pique my curiosity to help them uncover a treasure trove of content they can weave into their...

Want to Drive More Sales? Nobody Can Resist a Good Story Well Told

by | Sep 29, 2024 | Blog, Business Sales Presentations, Effective Business Communication Skills, Professional Career Development, Sales & Marketing, Sales Presentations, Speech Coach

Want to Drive More Sales? Nobody Can Resist a Good Story Well Told Please do not overlook one of the most powerful tools in sales—storytelling. If you’re in sales, you might have noticed that it often feels like our prospects are trained to resist our presentations. I...