Will your presentation put people to sleep? To find out, all you have to do is ask yourself one simple question. If the answer is yes, your communication is tedious.
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The Dreaded “Might”
If you are a positive person, you might dread what I’m about to say. If you are realistic, you might appreciate these little-known tips on how to turn the dread into something super influential. Continue reading The Dreaded “Might”
Quick Tip: Fill in the …
Some of the most influential communication techniques are also extraordinarily easy. Here’s a technique that will take your presentations up a notch with almost zero effort.
Hold their Attention
Have you ever felt like people aren’t listening to you? I hate that! If so, you have caught a rampant disease. The cure takes some practice, but the diagnosis is incredibly simple. The simple reason people don’t listen to you is that Continue reading Hold their Attention
Steal their Attention
Most public speaking programs focus entirely on WHAT you say. Unfortunately, improving WHAT you say won’t help you unless you also know HOW to say it. The first rule of professional speaking is simple: Continue reading Steal their Attention
My All-time Favorite Public Speaking Secret
The one thing that is guaranteed to get others’ attention is the one thing that most “polite” presenters are afraid to do. As my 2015 Christmas present, I give you my all-time most favorite presentation technique that will make people pay attention to you.
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