Speak for Impact
"Seek connection, not perfection," Judith Grant, executive speaking coach.
In the boardroom, at the roundtable, and in the media what you say and how you say it drives success. The author will share her unique insights garnered from decades as a TV anchor, reporter, producer, and professional media and presentation coach working with C-Suite, executives and celebrities. She'll draw from popular culture, recent events and personal stories to illustrate the power of good (and bad) speaking skills.Private Seminars
Alleviate Anxiety Tip #3: Breathe
admin | February 28, 2014
This is the third post in a three-part series focused on helping you alleviate anxiety before giving a presentation. When clients tell me they feel anxious prior to their remarks, or, as they jump into the opening of remarks, or, the need to rush “to get all the material” covered, I ask them about their [...]
Alleviate Anxiety Tip #2: Support your Voice
admin | February 22, 2014
This is the second post in a three-part series focused on helping you alleviate anxiety before giving a presentation. Many people suffer from fear and anxiety about speaking in front of groups. This tip will ensure your voice quality is high on game day. Our voice specialist, Cynthia Bassham tells us that we do need [...]
Alleviate Anxiety Tip #1: Energize your brain
Judy | February 15, 2014
This is the first post in a three-part series focused on helping you alleviate anxiety before giving a presentation. Many people suffer from fear and anxiety about speaking in front of groups. Did you know that you can reduce anxiety by nourishing your brain? You can. Fueling your brain will also reduce your fatigue and [...]
Connect with your audience
Judy | October 8, 2013
As you prepare for your next important meeting, consider how you will connect with your audience. By doing so, you will earn the audience’s attention and be afforded the opportunity to influence them. Consider Who is your audience and what do they care about? Why should this specific audience care what you have to [...]
Extra! Extra!
Judy | 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.
Managing Interruptions and Managing to Interrupt
Judy | June 12, 2013
Like modern life, meetings, conversations, and public speaking often are full of interruptions. How do you keep from being interrupted? How can you politely interrupt when you need to be heard? Learn how to manage interruptions.
Virtual Communication
Judy | February 19, 2013
A growing challenge in communications today is the demand for executives to communicate virtually via conference call, webcast or by phone. Remote communication tools have replaced many in-person meetings. Virtual meetings save time and money and thus allow us to do more with reduced budgets and staff. That said the speaker must make-due without the [...]
When Mistakes are Good
Judy | 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.
Top 5 New Year’s Resolutions for Executives in 2013
admin | January 2, 2013
We’ve refreshed our fresh take on classic Top 5 New Year’s resolutions for executives and leaders for 2013.
