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Body Language Myths Busted
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...
Story Details: What to Keep, What to Cut
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. Because it’s almost impossible to be objective — to stand outside ourselves and see what others see. As a result, we...
How to Find Great Stories That Make an Impact
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...
Executive Presentation Coaching Made Easy(ish)
Some people are born to do executive presentation coaching while others have it thrust upon them. If you’re ever asked to help one of your executives, team members, clients or customers with their presentation, here are some key steps for bringing out the best in them before they hit the...
How to Communicate With Integrity: 6 Keys
When it comes to building and preserving a reputation, integrity is everything — integrity in what we do, of course, but also in what we say. So here’s a quick guide to help you communicate with integrity. Do What You Say Failing to deliver on a promise or commitment can...
5 Tips for Handling Group Presentations
When it comes to group presentations, there are two types of people: Those who are excited about the opportunity to collaborate, confident that the final product will be better than what they could accomplish on their own; and Those who dread it, fearing the process will be difficult and chaotic...
Don’t Bore Them! 5 Ways to Focus Your Story
When you’re at a party or networking event, it's important to learn how to focus your story so you don't turn people off. Has this ever happened to you? You're engaged in conversation, you think it's going great … and it happens. Your listener steals a glance over your shoulder....
How to Tell Your Story: 3 Essentials
If you want to position yourself for success in the workplace, the marketplace and everyday life, it’s important to learn how to tell your story. In fact, we actually need multiple stories for multiple occasions and audiences. Here are the top three. 1. The Snapshot Story When you bump into...
Don’t Be a Presentation Tool! How to Use PowerPoint
Of the countless valuable workplace lessons gifted to us by the television show “The Office,” this one on how to use PowerPoint (and now not to) is a personal favorite: Michael: “We'll ask PowerPoint.” Oscar: “Michael, this is a presentation tool.” Michael: “You're a presentation tool!” Oscar is correct. PowerPoint is...
The Ferris Bueller Guide to Smarter Storytelling
There’s a wonderful scene in the classic American '80s film “Ferris Bueller's Day Off.” If you haven’t seen it, drop what you’re doing right now and stream it, because it holds the key to smarter storytelling. As part of their awesome day off in Chicago, Ferris and his friends visit...
Finish Your Presentation On Time, Every Time
Beyond compelling content and fluid delivery, your #1 job as a speaker is to finish your presentation on time. When people run past their allotted time at a big conference, it can throw the whole day’s schedule out of whack. Which is why meeting organizers at a political conference a...
How to Use Video to Improve Your Presentation Skills
One of the best ways to improve your presentation skills is to watch yourself on video. It's not always a pleasant experience to see ourselves as others see us. In fact it's no wonder that the “hide self-view” feature in Zoom is so popular! So if you haven't done it...