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Executive Presence: What It Really Means and How to Strengthen Yours

by | Oct 12, 2025 | Blog, Career Success, Effective Business Communication Skills, Executive Leadership, Leadership & Team Building, Professional Speaking, Public Speaking Skills

The phrase executive presence first appeared in leadership circles in the late 20th century. It quickly became a buzzword in boardrooms, performance reviews, and coaching sessions. Yet for all the talk, it remained elusive. Many ambitious professionals were told, “You...

What Hollywood Teaches Us: 7 Ways to Become a Speaking Star

by | Sep 28, 2025 | Blog, Communication and Marketing, Effective Business Communication Skills, Hollywood, Professional Speaking, Public Speaking Skills, Speech coaching

To become a better speaker, consider going to the movies. That is the premise of my popular presentation, How to Add Hollywood to Your Presentations. Think about it. If you had unlimited resources to design the keynote that would make you the most in-demand...

Why Your Audience Connection Determines Your Presentation Success

by | Sep 21, 2025 | Blog, Career Success, Communication and Marketing, Effective Business Communication Skills, Professional Speaking, Public Speaking Skills, Speech Coach, Speech coaching

When preparing for a presentation, most speakers focus on their content and slides. That’s important—but it’s not enough. The real question you must ask yourself is: Who is my audience, and why should they care? Your content may be brilliant, but your impact depends...
8 Smart Steps to Set Yourself Up for Speaking Success

8 Smart Steps to Set Yourself Up for Speaking Success

by | Sep 1, 2025 | Career Success, Communication and Marketing, Executive Leadership, Professional Career Development, Professional Speaking, Public Speaking Skills, Speech Coach, Speech coaching

Even the most seasoned presenters know: preparation off stage sets you up for success on stage. Here are eight practical and frequently overlooked steps that will help you feel confident, in control, and ready to make your message memorable. Check in early. Arrive...

Making It Look Easy Isn’t Easy

by | Jul 13, 2025 | Blog, Career Success, Communication and Marketing, Effective Business Communication Skills, Executive Leadership, Professional Speaking, Public Speaking Skills

Making It Look Easy Isn’t Easy When we watch a brilliant comedian, captivating speaker, or talented entertainer, it’s easy to think, “They make it look so effortless!” That’s precisely the point. The smoother the performance, the more hours of preparation, refinement,...