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Jul 23, 20233 min read

The WORST WAYS to Open a Presentation

Recipes for Disaster Presentations are an essential part of communication in many business and academic settings. Whether pitching an...

Jul 9, 20233 min read

Have them REMEMBER Your Speech!

You want your audience to remember your message! Here’s how to make that happen: Start with a strong opening: Begin your speech with a...

May 7, 20233 min read

Eleven Qualities of a GREAT PRESENTER!

What Makes a Great Presenter? LISTEN! A great presenter goes beyond just being good. They possess exceptional qualities that can...

Apr 23, 20233 min read

The WORST Ways to Open Your Presentation!

A presentation is a crucial tool for any speaker to convey their message effectively to the audience. It is a platform to showcase your...

Feb 19, 20232 min read

Score Business, Career, and Leadership Opportunities by . . .

SPEAKING! We perceive really good speakers as EXPERTS! We like to work with EXPERTS. EXPERTS command more money for their products and...

Jan 22, 20232 min read

Common Mistakes Speakers Make

A “Presentation Without Mistakes” is a speaker’s goal. That rarely happens. No speaker is perfect and even the most seasoned ones, who...

Dec 25, 20223 min read

Everyone is NOT Going to Like Your Presentation!

No matter how good your material and how well you delivered it, there will be some in the audience who do not like your talk will give...

Dec 11, 20223 min read

Stand Out From Others By – SPEAKING!

Because Many Won’t! Picture this: You’re at a meeting, seminar, or event and the leader asks, “Does anyone have something to say?” Yes,...

Oct 16, 20223 min read

So They GET Your Elevator Speech, . . .

Make it Clear, Concise, and Consistent If people hearing your Elevator Speech aren’t 100% sure about what you do. They won’t hire you....

Aug 21, 20222 min read

Best EYE CONTACT TIPS: Dos and Don’ts!

Eye Contact, like all elements of non-verbal communication, is extremely important when delivering a presentation. When done correctly,...

Mar 6, 20223 min read

MY BACKSTORY: “Google Me!”

MY BACKSTORY “Google Me!” Here is my ‘BackStory’ of how I came to use, and suggest using, the phrase: “Google Me! Picture this: You’ve...

Jun 20, 20214 min read

Openings For Your Speech, Try . . .

One of These! “There’s only one chance to make a first impression!” That’s a fair statement and definitely applies to the Opening of your...

May 31, 20203 min read

Virtual Video Meeting Tip: BACKGROUND

In a virtual video event, the BACKGROUND is the second thing we see when entering one of these meetings.

May 26, 20192 min read

Writing Can Make You . . .

A Better Speaker! One of the Best Pieces of Advice I was ever given about becoming a speaker was to WRITE! I was correctly told, “Content...