How Do You Accept An Award? Be Gracious. Be Modest. Be Prepared!

Tips on How to Give an Acceptance Speech Accepting an award is like walking a tightrope. You need to be gracious, grateful, and humble, yet not so humble or self-deprecating that the audience thinks you are trivializing the honor. In May of 2022, Dan Maddux, my best...
Powerful Presenters Know the Importance of the Pause – Do You?

Powerful Presenters Know the Importance of the Pause – Do You?

How to Make a Powerful Impact in Your Presentations Never Make the Mistake and Underestimate the Power of a Moment to Reflect Alan Alda says, “It is the space between the lines that make it a great performance.” That means you must never underestimate the power of the...