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… When you think your presentation is going well Murphy’s law strikes again! Murphy’s Law states that ‘anything that can go wrong, will go wrong.’ This seems to be especially true when you consider public speaking. Speaking in front of others is already a frightening experience, and when things start to go wrong during […]
Read More[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yri19i-ySDI[/embedyt] The 2-Step Formula For Starting An Engaging Presentation (notes) You only get a few seconds to make a positive first impression. Make your first impression count using this 2-step formula. Step 1: Pattern Interruption Your audience comes to your presentation distracted. They have other things on their mind. You need to interrupt their […]
Read MoreThink about this for a moment! What do these stories have in common? – Star Wars – The Matrix – The God Father – King Arthur – Avatar Yes, they are all iconic movies … … But that’s not the common element I am looking for. What’s common between them is that they all follow […]
Read MoreResearch indicates that you can tell a lot about a person just by studying their hands – specifically the length of their index vs ring finger. The length of the ring finger is determined by the amount of testosterone a fetus is exposed to during the second trimester of pregnancy This exposure has direct […]
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Public speaking can be terrifying, but when you care about your career progression you need to find a way to get your voice out. Public speaking is how you can share your ideas with a large number of people, stand out from the corporate crowd, and get visibility in your field. Unfortunately, if you’re public […]
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When you assume, you make an “ass” out of “u” and “me.” This applies to your presentations as well. I learned this lesson the hard way, and you don’t have to. The biggest assumption my clients make when presenting at team meetings or executive committees is this: “everyone knows and remembers the background of the […]
Read MoreLet’s face it: You want more people to agree with you. What you might not know already is that most people want to agree with you impulsively. They want to support you and champion your cause. All you have to do is give them a reason. The reason does not have to be the most […]
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Women in Leadership Course Notes The two ways to position yourself as a leader in your organization. 1. Through force; Playing the game of politics and jockeying for position. 2. Through personal change; One of my mentors once said that you could change the world by changing yourself. The organization is an ecosystem, and you […]
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You can stop death by numbers today. Numbers are abstract. The bigger stranger a number is, the harder it is to be digested by your audience. At some point, your audience loses the ability to translate the numbers you spout out into something meaningful. That’s when they check out, lose interest, and give you the […]
Read MoreSpeaking about your company’s brand is a win/win strategy for you and the brand. The brand gets more exposure and representation in the industry. And you get the association with the brand, which gives you more credibility, impact, and authority. Case Study In Action I thought of this Tip-Tuesday because I attended a series of […]
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