Rob Biesenbach 
Five years after the COVID lockdown, I still see a lot of problems in Zoom and Teams meetings. So here are three quick virtual presentation tips to address some of the biggest issues I see. But first, a story. We Should Know Better by Now When the world went into COVID lockdown in March 2020, … Read more
In my last post I talked about the power of personal stories to captivate and compel the people you most need to influence. These are stories drawn from your own experience. Stories that will resonate with your audience because they actually resonate with you. I also offered a simple process for “auditing” your experience to build … Read more
A personal story helps you break down walls with people and build trust. Here’s why you should tell them and how to find them.
There’s a right way and a wrong way to practice your presentation. Sadly, I’ve found the wrong way is the most common approach: sitting in front of the computer and tabbing through the slides in silence. If it’s important (and if it’s not important, why do it?), it’s worth spending the time to do it … Read more
Years ago I attended a presentation at work when I noticed the person next to me was making little tally marks on his notepad. By the end of the meeting he got up to 17. Afterwards I asked him what he was doing. He said he was counting the number of times the speaker used … Read more
“I don’t really have to prepare — it’s just a panel discussion.” How often have you heard that? But a panel discussion is about more than just showing up and answering questions. In some ways it’s more complex than a regular presentation, with less control and more variables. So here are some tips on how … Read more
It’s been said many times that 93% of communication is nonverbal. Guess what? It’s a myth. In fact it’s the mother of all body language myths! And a harmful one at that, especially when it comes to presentations. Because it causes people to tie themselves into knots trying to maneuver their various limbs into some … Read more
When it comes to story details, some matter and some don’t. Striking the right balance between the two can be challenging — especially when the story is about ourselves.
Stories are all around us, just waiting to be discovered and told. Here’s how to find great stories you can use to win over any individual or audience, from customers to colleagues to communities. Storytelling Intimidates Most People In my storytelling workshops I equip people with the essential principles, processes and structure then I give … Read more
Some people are born to do executive presentation coaching while others have it thrust upon them. If you’re ever asked to help a colleague with a speech, here are five steps for bringing out their best.