Most speakers are aware that people are a blend of both right brain and left brain skills. Yet, they speak only to the left brain. They present the material with a focus on linear thinking, analysis, facts, and logic; they …
Business Speakers. Use the 1-2 Punch: Connect With Emotion, Follow-up With Logic. Read more »
In our professional lives, we occasionally have to talk about topics that aren’t inherently interesting. The information may be information-dense, dry, dull, or in your mind, boring. Here are my top tips to make your presentation more engaging, Remember, there …
Business Speakers: How To Engage Your Colleagues When the Topic Is Boring. Read more »
Even after much preparation, speakers can get thrown by the behavior of their listeners. In person (and virtually) they will notice that someone has an angry expression, or another person appears to be doodling, or someone else is tapping a …
Feedback is guidance that helps the recipient achieve a positive outcome. Prepare: focus on areas that require improvement. What issues did you observe? Why is it important that this be addressed? Anticipate questions. Timing: try to meet sooner rather than …
Virtual presentations deprive listeners of the energy they experience when in person. Presenting virtually often drives speakers to adopt a flat, affectless manner. They lack energy, which leads to their presentation (business style, live streaming, or a video) coming across as …
Many people fear impromptu questions, but they are an essential skill in business.Business meetings usually require the ability to speak off-the-cuff in a concise and coherent manner. For job seekers, it is imperative they have a technique to tackle those …
Many speakers struggle with choosing the first words to get their presentation started. They know what to say, but they can’t figure out the opening sentence (or two) to grab their listener’s attention. A few opening gambits that are well-known …
Many people see small talk as a waste of time. They would be wrong to do so; small talk is a big deal. When we meet face to face, we ease into discussions with a little bit of ‘conversational grease,’ …
Small Talk Matters. Top Tips to Get You Talking. Read more »
Having good diction means enunciating/pronouncing your words clearly. Strong public speakers work on their diction to ensure listeners can follow their meaning and miscommunication is avoided. (Consider how the word winter is often pronounced as winner, or how library is often pronounced as lie-berry.) These top …
When public speaking, you have 30 seconds to get your audience’s attention. Use it wisely!From your first words, you need to connect to your audience by using effective verbal and non-verbal skills. Verbal:Start with a strong hook. Develop an opening …
How to Use Your First 30 Seconds to Connect With the Audience. Read more »