Power Up Your Communications
No matter how the workplace changes, every management survey we have still ranks communication skills at the top of those valued. That's because even a high level of expertise can't…
Five Resolutions to Help Step Up Your Presentations in the New Year
The annual surveys are in, and employers are again listing communication skills as one of their top qualifications for both new and existing hires. Even executives more experienced and more…
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 or your notes and can’t…
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 quickly you can lose…
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 presentations has improved dramatically, little has…
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 the right points, provided adequate…
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 private sectors doesn't seem to…
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 us some insight into why…
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 isn't clear data on how…
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 know if using a Teleprompter…
