Extra! Extra!

| September 20, 2013

People who have the Speaking Strength(tm) make their point simply, instead of expecting the audience to decipher a complex message. Read tips on how to get to the point and make your message memorable.

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When Mistakes are Good

| January 29, 2013

In his book, The Talent Code, Daniel Coyle explains how mistakes help us learn. Learning new speaking skills is no exception. For many executives, the fear of mistakes and the fear of public speaking are a one-two punch to their performance.

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Do you dread impromptu speaking?

| May 15, 2012

I was speaking with a client this morning who told me his boss was a superb speaker.  In fact, he said, there are times it makes him jealous.  My client said he is witness to his boss jotting notes on cue cards for 15 minutes, only to take the stage a few minutes later and [...]

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Are you giving a “Best Picture” performance?

| February 28, 2012

Are you giving a “Best Picture” performance? The Academy Award-winning silent-era-style movie, The Artist, truly underscores that powerful movements and expressions create impact. What did the actors in this movie communicate? Joy, anguish, enthusiasm, worry, fear, despair. Even Uggie, the little dog demonstrated the power of purposeful movement as he hustled down the street to [...]

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Speak Often – It’s good for business, great for your career

| January 14, 2012

Sharing your experience and expertise with industry peers is good for business and great for your career. Each year thousands of trade shows and conferences are held covering virtually every topic, industry and profession. These events provide you the chance to build your reputation as well as the reputation of the company or organization you [...]

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New Year’s Resolutions with a Twist

| January 1, 2012

Our fresh take on classic New Year’s resolutions will help you communicate effectively as an executive and leader and to succeed in 2012. Sticking to these speaking tips will keep your communications sharp and clear and your team inspired, aligned and focused on the goals you’ve set for the year. Whether speaking during a meeting, [...]

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Be an All-Star: Speak from your Strengths

| September 6, 2011

Every speaker has strengths. In fact, we’ve identified ten top Speaking Strengths™ in our work with executives and leaders. Register and download full the list. Of the ten top Speaking Strengths, you almost certainly have one and may have several. By leveraging these strengths you can quickly elevate your speaking skills. We teach you how [...]

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Speak for Impact

| September 6, 2011

Speaking is powerful. The human voice has the force to move mountains. To change lives. To impact the world. Speaking for impact is not an accident, it’s a skill. It is my great pleasure to work with executives, professionals and leaders to elevate their speaking skills and increase their impact. Executive presentation skills and media skills [...]

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