Crisis Communication Podcast
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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 speaker realizes he or she won’t be able to hide behind a lectern or read … Read More
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 board. You don’t have to be a Crisis Communications expert to slap your head … Read More
Executive Presence: What Is It and How Can I Build It?
Developing and Displaying Your Executive Presence Ever been in a meeting when an executive with real leadership skill walks into the room? Everything subtly changes. Voices quiet, smiles widen, backs straighten, and anticipation is heightened. That effect is less about … Read More
The Three WORST Pieces of Advice Given Presenters
And how best to ignore them Ever hear the one about picturing your audience naked to overcome your fear of presenting to them? How about the one about practicing in front of a mirror? Anyone who has ever tried either … Read More
Communicating With Power: A New Year’s Resolution
Getting Past the Myths of “Women Can’t” Remember “Mean are from Mars and Women are from Venus”? Family therapist John Gray was hardly the first to insist communication problems are gender-based. In fact, Gray’s pop-psychology tome of the early … Read More
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 TPG on the use of elevator pitches. The book is intended to guide people through … Read More
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 designed to point the listener toward “precise instruction or essential information” according to Webster’s definition. … Read More
Powering Up Your Infographics
Visuals can play a crucial part in your presentation. Graphics add power to power point and value to your handouts. Graphics can help you reach and move an audience, by giving your data more impact and clearer meaning. As with … Read More