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Public Speaking For Female Executives
Public Speaking and Communicating With Power Getting Past The “Venus” Myth For Female Executives Family therapist John Gray was hardly the first to insist communication
Public Speaking Myths
The Five Worst Pieces of Advice for Public Speakers and How to Ignore Them It’s not as though the job isn’t hard enough. Getting up
Public Speaking: Tips, Tools and Techniques for Honing Your Skills
It’s a stubborn myth that public speakers are born, not made. While we assume climbing the corporate ladder or being in the public eye takes
Power Presentations: IT really is about YOU! Tips for Enhancing Your Presentation Skills
“There are two types of speakers; those that are nervous and those that are liars.” — Mark Twain Most of us put public speaking at
As published in: Training Magazine Communication Skills Vital Business Intelligence
When Leaders Get It Wrong Nobody–least of all those in positions of power–like to admit they’ve goofed. So, you may be surprised to learn that
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
Media Tips for the Novice A media training guide for those new to the media spotlight
Media interviews can be difficult even for those used to public and media attention -but they can be downright terrifying for those who’ve never been
Media Training What It Is and Why It Just Might Save You
Let’s start with what Media Training is not. It’s not spin. Media Training isn’t designed to teach those in the public eye how not to
Pincus Group VP, Timothy Kenny Releases New Book
New Nonfiction Book By Timothy Kenny, Vice President of International Training for The Pincus Group For Immediate Release: In Far Country, Stories from Abroad and
Writing That Works By David Griffiths
Poor writing is an obstacle to productivity, a hindrance to customer and client relations, and an impediment to effective management. Good writing is an opportunity
Want To Be A Better Writer? Don’t Go It Alone By David Griffiths
“Everyone needs an editor.” Ernest Hemingway Papa Hemingway, one of the great prose stylists of the last century, was dead on. Human nature is such
The Power in Presentations: a warning for senior executives
We can easily recognize why presentation skills are so highly prized. Credit for the work usually goes hand in hand with those who are accomplished
PowerPoint or No PowerPoint: That is the question
During every coaching session, the question is sure to come up. “Do I have to to use PowerPoint in my presentation?” PowerPoint has become almost synonymous in
Do Presentations Or Public Speaking Terrify You?
“It usually takes me more than three weeks to prepare a good impromptu speech.” ~ Mark Twain I offer communications training, including business writing, presentation skills
Tips for a Winning Welcome Speech
Find Out How We Can Help Make Your Next Short Welcome Speech A Roaring Success Welcome meetings are crucial in setting the tone for any
Business Writing — An Opportunity, Not A Chore
“Writing is an exploration. You start from nothing and learn as you go.” E.L. Doctorow, novelist For nearly three years, I’ve been traveling around the
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
VIRTUAL PRESENTATION HOW TO’S
Zooming in on successful communications Your business presentations probably look quite a bit different now, as virtual communications become a necessity. While we wait for
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
Presentations and Emotional Intelligence: Powering up your presentation
Any good presenter knows the importance of keeping the audience the focal point of the presentation. To be successful, a presenter has to understand not
Powerful Presentations Depend on Feedback
How do you know your Presentations are Powerful? Get REAL feedback Presentations are powerful things. When they’re done well, they can persuade an audience, enhance
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
Public Speaking Myths
The Five Worst Pieces of Advice for Public Speakers and How to Ignore Them It’s not as though the job isn’t hard enough. Getting up
Public Speaking: Tips, Tools and Techniques for Honing Your Skills
It’s a stubborn myth that public speakers are born, not made. While we assume climbing the corporate ladder or being in the public eye takes
Power Presentations: IT really is about YOU! Tips for Enhancing Your Presentation Skills
“There are two types of speakers; those that are nervous and those that are liars.” — Mark Twain Most of us put public speaking at
Writing That Works By David Griffiths
Poor writing is an obstacle to productivity, a hindrance to customer and client relations, and an impediment to effective management. Good writing is an opportunity
Want To Be A Better Writer? Don’t Go It Alone By David Griffiths
“Everyone needs an editor.” Ernest Hemingway Papa Hemingway, one of the great prose stylists of the last century, was dead on. Human nature is such
As published in: Training Magazine Communication Skills Vital Business Intelligence
When Leaders Get It Wrong Nobody–least of all those in positions of power–like to admit they’ve goofed. So, you may be surprised to learn that