Talking Points are NOT Messages:
Why your comms people need to know the differenceIf you're a thought leader, you are going to need to be able to communicate a clear, consistent vision. Whether or not…
Executive Communication
EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATION: Communicating Confidence When You Don’t Have Answers Let’s face it: as humans, uncertainty makes us really uncomfortable. We’re naturally hardwired for predictability, to better identify and respond to…
The Language of Leadership
If you found yourself at a meeting in which you didn’t know anyone or their titles, would you be able to pick out the decision maker in the room? It…
Why you flub those media interviews
Those speaking on behalf of their companies or organizations often dread media interviews more than any other kind of public speaking. Reframing the understanding of media interactions could help those…
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…
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 for many executives, whether speaking…
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 a company or an organization…
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 about what you’ve written in…
