Tag: Leadership Communication

Virtual presentations can feel easier than standing in front of a room full of people, however, they deserve the same amount of preparation and energy as in-person.

To become a memorable speaker, you need to deeply connect and commit to the value of your own message.

In my acting years, I was working on a scene with a partner. With disappointment, the director said to us,…

You’ve prepared for weeks and you’re beyond ready.

Yet, when you finally get the floor, you can’t focus and your mind feels like scrambled eggs.

I get it.

Every time you have a conversation with a client, it’s an opportunity to practice speaking.

Actually, every time you are in front of anyone it’s an opportunity to practice your skills, workon the craft of…

I often get asked by clients preparing for a presentation, “What do I need to do to have impact?”

The answer is not to memorize another chart or adopt a new trend, but rather to look inside.

A recent guest on my podcast, *Speak Like Your Wealth Depends on It, told a story of triumph that touched millions with its vulnerability, honesty, and humanity.

There are moments in every great presentation that don’t appear on the slides.

It’s not the main breakthrough idea, the jaw dropping statistics, or the opening graphic.

What is it?

Do your presentations still look like this?

Point. Slide. Explanation. Repeat.

If your presentations follow that pattern, it’s not enough.

You can have the best data in the world, the most beautiful slides, and a…

I had just sat down in the ballroom at the Chicago Hilton Towers, finally ready to enjoy a quiet lunch before the afternoon sessions began.

That’s when she came running toward me.