As an executive speech coach, I remind clients that specificity builds credibility. Eliminate words that have no meaning. It’s a bad habit to start sentences with a meaningless “And…” or “But…” This is true both in writing and speaking. When I spoke at the Ragan Speech Writers conference, I met experts like Rob Reinalda, Executive […]
Read More...This Is The Secret to Mesmerizing Your Audience
What’s the secret to mesmerizing any audience of any size at any time? There’s a simple and profound answer. How often have you sat in an audience and been mesmerized by a speaker? Did they reach out and grab you in such a way that you thought, “Wow, the speaker’s talking just to me”? Was […]
Read More...3 Great Techniques for You to Captivate Your Audience
3 Great Techniques for You to Captivate Your Audience When your message is memorable, your communication clear, and your presentation powerful, you will position yourself for greater success. If you are a leader, manager, executive, sales professional, or keynote speaker, you are more effective when you tell great stories and use good examples. These three […]
Read More...How to Sound Intelligent When You Present
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...The First 30 Seconds – Expert Advice on Innovative Openings
Do you immediately engage your audience? Powerful openings are key to successful presentations. Learn how to craft and deliver your openings so you always engage your audience within the first 30 seconds of your talk. The First 30 Seconds Innovative Openings Launch Memorable Meetings Patricia Fripp was coaching a CEO from a major corporation. He […]
Read More...How to Be a Star When You’re Invited to Be a Panelist
If you are invited to speak on a panel and think you can just “wing it” …think again. Almost everyone is aware that a formal presentation requires preparation and rehearsal, but it’s easy to forget that “doing your homework” can ensure your success in any speaking situation, including a panel discussion. As a panelist – […]
Read More...Lost Without PowerPoint? 7 Tips to Make It Powerful
Does your PowerPoint support your message or distract your audience? Understanding when and how to use PowerPoint for maximum impact, you can make it powerful.
Read More...Technique – The Best Way to Perfect Presentations
Practice Makes Perfect – Or Does it? I’m a believer in learning through repetition and reinforcement. However, as we practice and rehearse our presentations we need to ask ourselves, “Am I practicing to improve or to reinforce bad habits?” The reality is that we are doing both. You’re familiar with the expression, “Practice makes perfect.” […]
Read More...Success Stories – What Happens When You Market to Competitors?
Before we look at what we say to convince any prospect to do business with us, we need to remind ourselves of the amount of preparation that goes into getting the appointment. What is lost if we do not take the opportunity as seriously as we should? Listen to a short segment from my online […]
Read More...It is Not Your Customer’s Responsibility to Remember You
It is your obligation and responsibility not to let them forget you. We all know it is easier to resell your satisfied customers than find new ones. However, you are failing your customers if they don’t know how you can serve them in different ways than they first engaged with you. Never assume that customers, […]
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