I am on the couch reading “Just Another Brick” by Stephen J Moles “The Restoration of the Historic Walled Gardens at Croome” and remembering a wonderful afternoon spent last year on vacation. As I am back in the UK again, my message is more personal. I hope you will enjoy it. My brother and I […]
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Swanage in World War II Exploring the history of a town or city adds a rich layer of appreciation to our experience of a place.I love being a tourist and understand the value of delving into the past to enhance my understanding and connection with a destination. During my vacation in Swanage, Dorset, near my […]
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The Notion: Acknowledge the Mentors on Your Journey to Success Sooner or later, as a high-achieving professional, you’ll be invited to share your journey to success. The very thought may trigger a nervous response. After all, we’ve been socially conditioned not to “brag.” Let’s simplify the process with a strategy. Every speech orbits a central […]
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Imagine this scenario: You’re about to step on stage as the speaker. The energy in the room is buzzing with anticipation. As you prepare to captivate your audience with your words, there’s a valuable strategy I recommend you embrace before that moment. Whenever possible, act as your own warm-up act. This is an often overlooked […]
Read More...Do You Want to Know What You Maybe Overlooking in Your Sales Process?
Rehearsal Is the Work in Sales Presentations Oscar winner Sir Michael Caine said, “Rehearsal is the work; performance is the relaxation.” That applies equally to delivering a sales presentation. When delivering a recent sales presentation skills training Dan, the national sales manager, told me, “It takes us a year to have the opportunity to deliver […]
Read More...What Happened on April 18? A few highlights.
On the evening of April 18, 1775, Dr. Joseph Warren summoned Paul Revere and gave him the task of riding to Lexington, Massachusetts, with the news that British soldiers stationed in Boston were about to march into the countryside northwest of the town. Paul Revere never shouted the legendary phrase later attributed to him “The […]
Read More...This Habit Will Dash Your Hopes of Success. Do You Irritate Your Audience?
Whenever you open your mouth, whether your audience is one person or one thousand, you want to get a specific message across. Maybe you want your opinions heard at a meeting, or you will be giving a formal talk. Perhaps you deliver sales presentations. To present, persuade, and propel with the spoken word, be aware […]
Read More...What Do You Do with Your Hands When Speaking?
As a speech coach, one of the most common questions I am asked is, “What do I do with my hands when I speak in public?” It’s a question that is natural to ask. This is what I tell my clients and audiences. It’s important to remember that your hand gestures are best when in […]
Read More...Help! How Do I Deliver a Great Presentation? Lose Your Sloppy Language
The World is Full of Sloppy Speakers…You Do Not Want to Become One Many excellent presentations sound “conversational.” However, be aware that there is a distinct difference between an ordinary conversation (with run-on sentences, unfinished thoughts, sloppy language) and a presentation delivered in a conversational style. The best way to improve formal presentations and reports is […]
Read More...Game Changers: Your First Thirty Seconds: Techniques to Make Your Presentations Unforgettable
Patricia Fripp’s program is just one in a lineup of experts to help professional speakers or ambitious professionals who want to take their presentations from good to great. Game Changers is an event produced by Darren LaCroix and Stage Time University. For more information and to register. Your First Thirty Seconds: Techniques to Make Your […]
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