Tag: self-improvement
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Why Your Personal Story Doesn’t Work: A Better Way to Connect with and Persuade Your Audience
I’ve often heard advice suggesting that sharing your personal story or journey is the best, maybe even the ONLY way to connect meaningfully with your audience and persuade them to take a specific action (buy something, commit to something, etc). I got another email this morning from a small business in another industry with the…
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How to Overcome a Presentation Failure
Steps to rebuild your confidence and get back in the game Serena Williams, one of if not THE greatest tennis player of all time once said, “The real victory lies in rising again.” Throughout her career, there were likely thousands of times she could have given up, walked away. Done something easier than dominate an…
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What Does it Take to Get Control of Public Speaking Anxiety?
Are you ready to finally get control over your public speaking anxiety? Are you done with that pit in your stomach and prepared to rule the room? You may have already taken the college class, read the books, and talked to your friends for help, but I hope to add a new perspective on what…
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6 Tips for Great Science and Technology Presentations for SMEs
Technical presentations are the bread and butter of science and technology fields. It is the primary pathway information about innovation, developments, progress, and success is transmitted from the actual work to the outside world. Leaders, program managers, investors, end users, and operations functionals rely on critical information about science and technology developments – whether it’s…
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What is Audience Analysis and Why Is It Important for Public Speaking Success?
If you’re reading this, I know you’re not new to listening to or even giving presentations, but sometimes when you delve deeply into something, you lose track of the finer details of the ultimate goal and how to get there. The trees in the forest, so to say. Next thing you know, you’re too far…
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Level up your speaking…
Coming soon! Soon you’ll be able to easily level up your public speaking and presentation skills through my series of masterclasses. Each will focus on a specific area of powerful presentations for your career – complete with tips for success and a workbook to help you record what you’ve learned to apply in your own…
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Missing presentation success? Here’s what’s holding you back in your public speaking
Employers consistently seek employees with strong communication and public speaking skills, yet many individuals lack proficiency in these areas. The primary reasons for this shortfall include a lack of audience-centric design in presentations, inadequate preparation, and insufficient feedback. Professionals often struggle with self-doubt and procrastination, leading to ineffective presentations. Investing in skill development, seeking feedback,…
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Why You’re Not Able to Motivate Your Audience With Your Presentation
Are you giving presentations at work, but don’t feel like they actually matter? While preparing for a presentation, do you sit with your PowerPoint slides and start to wonder what it’s all for? Are you mindlessly filling in a briefing template without another thought? If so, I’m going to guess you’re feeling a bit stuck…
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3 Public Speaking Myths Busted – Am I The Only One Who Gets Nervous?
Today I’m addressing common myths surrounding public speaking that key people from becoming better presenters. First, even strong speakers experience anxiety but effectively channel it into performance. The idea that only naturally gifted speakers can excel is debunked; dedication and practice can improve anyone’s skills. Lastly, the best presentations audience-focused rather than merely sharing the…
