One of the benefits of growing up in Norfolk, Virginia, next to the world’s largest naval base, was watching the Blue Angels practice for their annual air show. In case you don’t know, the Blue Angels is a kick-ass group of highly skilled Navy fighter pilots who travel across the country performing high-precision, death-defying maneuvers…. read more
What Is the Most Powerful Persuasion Tool for Speakers?
For the last five years, like clockwork, I’ve received a call from my longtime client, Rodney, who engages me once a year to help him prepare for his company’s annual holiday party. Rodney is super smart, strategic and a little goofy, which he freely admits. Traditionally, during his holiday speech, he would thank everyone… read more
A Handy Guide for Better Presentations Now
One of the many joys of my work as a speech coach is my great relationships with clients, one of whom is Steve. (I’m intentionally omitting Steve’s last name for reasons that will soon become obvious.) Steve is a busy CEO of a $15 million-dollar company with about 150 employees. One of the reasons Steve… read more
3 Reasons Why You Should Hire a Speech Coach
Do you know someone who is a charismatic and effortlessly charming conversationalist but, if you were to put that exact same person in front of an audience, they would immediately become a fumbling bundle of nerves? Or, how about my favorite, the brainy, office introvert who’s forced to give a presentation because she’s the only… read more
3 Secrets to Increase Your Presentation Flow
If you’re anything like most of us, you cannot avoid experiencing life through the lens of your professional expertise. For example, if you’re a financial planner, you most likely pay particular attention to other people’s financial decisions or, if you’re a dentist, you probably can’t resist overanalyzing everyone’s smile. I’m no exception! As a… read more
The Wrong and the Right Way to Close a Presentation
“In closing, I would like to leave you with this final thought . . .” Those words are music to an audience’s ears. Speakers often delude themselves into thinking that audiences lean in at the close of a presentation because they can sense that it is about to end with a time-saving, money-making or life-changing… read more
5 Secrets to Successful International Engagements
Once upon a time in professional speaking and consulting circles, it was considered a really big deal if you conducted business beyond the borders of the United States. The prestige of being an international speaker or coach earned you an extra helping of esteem from your colleagues. Today, thanks to technology and more affordable airfare,… read more
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