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What To Do If The Worst Happens: (Why drawing a blank doesn’t have to upend your presentation)
You’ve prepared and are ready for that big briefing or presentation and suddenly, the nightmare happens. You draw a blank. You look at your slide
Non Verbals: Why They Are Killing Your Presentations
Non Verbals: Why They Are Killing Your Presentations (and what to do about it) Anyone who has ever sat through a briefing or presentation knows
How To Use Slide Decks
(It’s all about the visuals) If you hate building, using or watching presentation slides, you’re not alone. While the technology to help us build those
Getting Meaningful Feedback From Your Audience
Many of us understand the challenges of giving and receiving constructive feedback after a presentation, briefing, or speech. It’s essential to know if you’ve emphasized
It’s NOT Your Slides. It’s You
Those wary of slide presentations are not alone, despite Google Slides boasting 800 million monthly uses. The ubiquity of slide decks in both public and
What Your Team Gains From Communications Coaching
What Your Team Gains From Communications Coaching “The greatest mistake in communication is in thinking it’s been achieved”. That quip from George Bernard Shaw gives
Senior Executives: Yes, you can have AI write your speech, but here’s why you might not want to
According to the latest report from McKinsey, 13 percent of us own up to using AI for 30 percent of our work tasks. While there
Teleprompters: When And How They Can Help Public Speakers
Teleprompters are more accessible now than they’ve ever been. They can be as readily available and inexpensive as the nearest IPAD. But how do you
Senior Executives: Yes, you can have AI write your speech, but here’s why you might not want to
According to the latest report from McKinsey, 13 percent of us own up to using AI for 30 percent of our work tasks. While there
Building Confidence and Charisma: Professional Speaker Training DC
In today’s fast-paced world, presentation skills training for executives is more than just a beneficial program; it’s a critical component for professional success. The modern
Why Choose a Presentation Training Company for Your Team
In today’s fiercely competitive business world, effective communication is non-negotiable. Whether you’re pitching an idea to investors, selling to clients, or briefing your team, conveying
Presentation training DC
Overcome Your Fear of Public Speaking with Presentation Training DC Do you dread standing in front of an audience to deliver a presentation, feeling anxious
Elevate Your Executive Presence with The Pincus Group’s Presentation Skills Training for Executives
As an executive, delivering successful presentations is essential for driving results and achieving your goals. However, even the most experienced executives can struggle with public
Presentation training NY
Learn to Connect with Your Target Audience: The Pincus Group’s Presentation Training NY At the core of any successful presentation or briefing is the ability
Public Speaking From Notes: Some Tips and Techniques
Among the most common questions we get at the Pincus Group, are those brought about by “podium panic.” That’s what I call the moment a
Briefing How To’s : Tips and Techniques to Deliver A Briefing Worth Listening To
Briefing, noun brief·ing \ˈbrē-fiŋ\: an act or instance of giving precise instructions or essential information. Briefing isn’t just another word for presentation. A briefing is
Leaving the Script Behind
What sets the best presentations and briefings apart from the mediocre ones? It’s the presenter of course. No amount of slides and no script can
Leaving PowerPoint Behind: No, You Don’t HAVE To Use It
At the Pincus Group, we know better than to try and talk clients out of using their slides when making presentations. At many (if not
Best Briefings: How To Deliver A Briefing Your Boss Will Thank You For
Briefing, noun brief·ing \ˈbrē-fiŋ\: an act or instance of giving precise instructions or essential information. As usual, Webster’s definition is a useful starting point for
What To Do If The Worst Happens: (Why drawing a blank doesn’t have to upend your presentation)
You’ve prepared and are ready for that big briefing or presentation and suddenly, the nightmare happens. You draw a blank. You look at your slide
Non Verbals: Why They Are Killing Your Presentations
Non Verbals: Why They Are Killing Your Presentations (and what to do about it) Anyone who has ever sat through a briefing or presentation knows
What Your Team Gains From Communications Coaching
What Your Team Gains From Communications Coaching “The greatest mistake in communication is in thinking it’s been achieved”. That quip from George Bernard Shaw gives
Teleprompters: When And How They Can Help Public Speakers
Teleprompters are more accessible now than they’ve ever been. They can be as readily available and inexpensive as the nearest IPAD. But how do you
What Are Your Non-Verbals Saying?
Executives: Don’t undercut your own communication Identifying what’s NOT working for others in public speeches or presentations is relatively easy. We immediately sense discomfort or
Looking for an Opening? Try Something New For Your Next Speech
The right start can make all the difference in how your next speech is remembered, or whether it’s remembered at all. You only have a
Conquering the Stage Fright: Some Tips and Techniques for Public Speakers
We know even experienced speakers can be prone to having some anxiety when speaking in public. It’s still the least loved part of the job
Using the Power Pause in Public Speaking
The Power Pause in Public Speaking and why it’s so powerful Projecting confidence and authority in public speaking is both easier and harder than it
What Your Team Gains From Communications Coaching
What Your Team Gains From Communications Coaching “The greatest mistake in communication is in thinking it’s been achieved”. That quip from George Bernard Shaw gives
Practice Makes Perfect: How Much Do You Really Need?
We’ve all heard the old joke about the best way to get to Carnegie Hall: Practice, practice, practice. The best way to ace your next
Communicating Executive Confidence
Some hard truths about communicating even when you don’t have all the answers Whether speaking to clients, colleagues, or the general public, there’s a tendency
Keeping Oral Communication Skills Fresh Even in a Virtual Workplace
A recent (2023) survey by the Conference Board of well over 1,000 corporate executives around the world, revealed only 3% of them are planning to
What To Know About Presentation Skills Training Topics
If you’re planning on delivering a presentation at work, brief the boss, or take part in a company event presenting in front of your peers,
How to Improve Your Presentation Skills
Presenting yourself well is critical to successful businesses and those who can communicate powerfully on behalf of an organization, team or themselves are highly prized.
The Benefits of Presentation Skills Training
Presentation skills training is an essential part of career development. Most people deliver presentations at some point in their lives. If you are nervous about
Importance of Presentation Skills Training in Workplace
Importance of Presentation Skills Training in Workplace As professionals, we spend a lot of our time in front of others – whether it’s a group
Mind Your Media: The Basics of Issuing Public Apologies
Mind Your Media : The Basics of Issuing Public Apologies And why so many fail miserably at it There are more than a few basics
Papa John’s Latest PR Debacle: A Crash Course in Bad Crisis Communications (or the dangers in confirming the worst people think they know about you)
**Update** As of July 12, 2018, it was announced John Schnatter is stepping down as Chief of the Board of Directors, but will remain on
The Messenger: Friend or Foe in a Crisis? Why Executives Who Should Know Better, Get It Wrong
The media make a tempting target for those in crisis. When gaffe-prone Pennsylvania Governor Rendell found himself in the middle of a firestorm of his
Crisis Communications Done Right: How Jet Blue will weather the storm
Think hard. When was the last time you remember the chief executive officer an American company admitting publicly and repeatedly to getting it wrong? “Humiliated
Media & Crisis Communications – The role of the CEO
You’ve drilled. You’ve done your homework. Your communications and senior management team have a well-formulated crisis plan. Everyone knows their roles and is prepared to
What To Do If The Worst Happens: (Why drawing a blank doesn’t have to upend your presentation)
You’ve prepared and are ready for that big briefing or presentation and suddenly, the nightmare happens. You draw a blank. You look at your slide
Non Verbals: Why They Are Killing Your Presentations
Non Verbals: Why They Are Killing Your Presentations (and what to do about it) Anyone who has ever sat through a briefing or presentation knows
How To Use Slide Decks
(It’s all about the visuals) If you hate building, using or watching presentation slides, you’re not alone. While the technology to help us build those
Conquering the Stage Fright: Some Tips and Techniques for Public Speakers
We know even experienced speakers can be prone to having some anxiety when speaking in public. It’s still the least loved part of the job
Media Training: Yes, You Need It
Let’s first talk about what media training is not. It is not a process of learning how to avoid questions. (And what senior leader of
Literally Speaking: The Art of Talking About Your Book
Congratulations! You’re an author! If you’re generating some “buzz” about your book (or even if you hope to), you’ll need to know how to talk
Media Training: Why Your Company Needs It
If you speak on behalf of your company or organization, you need media training. Media training is about learning to present your messages effectively to
One Disastrous Performance Public Speaking and the Lessons of Bobby Jindal
A once little-known senator from Illinois became living proof of the power of one great speech to launch a national political career. We’ve now had
What Your Team Gains From Communications Coaching
What Your Team Gains From Communications Coaching “The greatest mistake in communication is in thinking it’s been achieved”. That quip from George Bernard Shaw gives
Clutch Global Leader for Spring 2024
The Pincus Group Recognized Clutch Global Leader for Spring 2024 The Pincus Group named a top B2B company for Presentation Training & Communications Coaching services
Leaders: Are you getting the most out of those who know the most?
How organizations fail to tap the strength of their most knowledgeable hires and what they can do about it They exist in every organization; the
The Pincus Group Recognized as a Clutch Global Leader for 2023
The Pincus Group named a top B2B company for Presentation Training and Media Training Services The Pincus Group has been recognized as a 2023 Global
The Pincus Group Inc. Wins 2022 Clutch Award for Washington DC’s Top Leadership Coaching Consultants
Founded in 2002, The Pincus Group Inc is a Washington DC-based premiere corporate training company that’s vastly experienced in helping businesses break boundaries and grow.
PRESENTATIONS IRL How to get your communication mojo back
Written by Aileen Pincus We’re all a bit out of practice now in delivering presentations and briefings in person. As we begin leaving
TPG Included in TechSpeak Guide
TPG’s Aileen Pincus contributes to business communication best seller (Washington DC) — “VALLEYSPEAK-2017,” a light hearted look at Silicon Valley jargon, includes a contribution from
NEW! TPG Launches Virtual Presentation Training Service
January 2017 For immediate release Contact: info@thepincusgroup.com • 301.938.6990 TPG Launches Virtual Presentation Training Service Expanded Access to Personal Coaching Now Available Washington, DC –
What To Do If The Worst Happens: (Why drawing a blank doesn’t have to upend your presentation)
You’ve prepared and are ready for that big briefing or presentation and suddenly, the nightmare happens. You draw a blank. You look at your slide
Non Verbals: Why They Are Killing Your Presentations
Non Verbals: Why They Are Killing Your Presentations (and what to do about it) Anyone who has ever sat through a briefing or presentation knows
How To Use Slide Decks
(It’s all about the visuals) If you hate building, using or watching presentation slides, you’re not alone. While the technology to help us build those
It’s NOT Your Slides. It’s You
Those wary of slide presentations are not alone, despite Google Slides boasting 800 million monthly uses. The ubiquity of slide decks in both public and
Senior Executives: Yes, you can have AI write your speech, but here’s why you might not want to
According to the latest report from McKinsey, 13 percent of us own up to using AI for 30 percent of our work tasks. While there
Teleprompters: When And How They Can Help Public Speakers
Teleprompters are more accessible now than they’ve ever been. They can be as readily available and inexpensive as the nearest IPAD. But how do you
Practice Makes Perfect: How Much Do You Really Need?
We’ve all heard the old joke about the best way to get to Carnegie Hall: Practice, practice, practice. The best way to ace your next
Using the Power Pause in Public Speaking
The Power Pause in Public Speaking and why it’s so powerful Projecting confidence and authority in public speaking is both easier and harder than it
What Your Team Gains From Communications Coaching
What Your Team Gains From Communications Coaching “The greatest mistake in communication is in thinking it’s been achieved”. That quip from George Bernard Shaw gives
Heading Back to the Office: How To Regain Your Presentation Mojo
Posted on July 27, 2022 by US Daily Review News in Business, Featured // 1 Comment After a long time away from in-person communications, returning to the office is leaving some
Finding The Funny: Tips and Techniques on Using Humor in Public Speaking
Many in the public eye will wonder how, when and most importantly whether to inject a bit of humor into their speech. After all, when done right,
Leaving the Script Behind
What sets the best presentations and briefings apart from the mediocre ones? It’s the presenter of course. No amount of slides and no script can
Leaving PowerPoint Behind: No, You Don’t HAVE To Use It
At the Pincus Group, we know better than to try and talk clients out of using their slides when making presentations. At many (if not
Getting Meaningful Feedback From Your Audience
Many of us understand the challenges of giving and receiving constructive feedback after a presentation, briefing, or speech. It’s essential to know if you’ve emphasized
It’s NOT Your Slides. It’s You
Those wary of slide presentations are not alone, despite Google Slides boasting 800 million monthly uses. The ubiquity of slide decks in both public and
Looking for an Opening? Try Something New For Your Next Speech
The right start can make all the difference in how your next speech is remembered, or whether it’s remembered at all. You only have a
Getting the SO WHAT: The Power of Messaging
Messaging is an essential tool to powering up your professional communications. In this week’s episode of “Power Presenting”, host Aileen Pincus of the Pincus Group talks
Ditch the Script: Bring On the Authenticity
What does it take to be a really great public speaker? In this month’s Presenting with Power, host Aileen Pincus talks about getting rid of
Briefing UP: Delivering Pitch Perfect Briefings to Senior Leaders
Those who interact with senior leaders know briefing them is an essential part of the job. For anyone who has done it, getting it right
Heading Back to the Office: How To Regain Your Presentation Mojo
Posted on July 27, 2022 by US Daily Review News in Business, Featured // 1 Comment After a long time away from in-person communications, returning to the office is leaving some
Finding The Funny: Tips and Techniques on Using Humor in Public Speaking
Many in the public eye will wonder how, when and most importantly whether to inject a bit of humor into their speech. After all, when done right,
