Remember that when people see something that you write for the first time or hear you speak for the first time, they don’t know you, they don’t like you, and they certainly don’t trust you. In fact, because of all of the online gimmicks out there, you can assume that you are starting at a…
When you stand up to speak in front of a group, yes, you want to appear confident. However, it is equally important to have the ability to build trust and rapport with your audience. Your audience will not believe you unless they first trust you. In this session, we are going to give you a…
We had another full public speaking seminar in Atlanta, Georgia last week! Nine people had a blast developing presentation skills and learning secrets to reducing public speaking fear. The group met at our office in Midtown Atlanta. The bad news is that Colony Square is still under construction and a mess. So, our favorite spots…
7 Qualities of a Good Public Speaker that Every Presenter Should Know (And Emulate) What are the most important qualities of a good public speaker? What makes a great presenter? What are the qualities that allow one orator to get up in front of an audience and memorize the crowd while another fails? Well, science…
Technology changes every year. As a result, a good presenter needs to change as technology changes as well. In this episode, we cover seven of the best PowerPoint tips and tricks. If you want to avoid Death by PowerPoint, this episode can be a great help. Just as an FYI, though, these seven tips are…
A good communications coach (formal or informal) can help you identify communication strengths and weaknesses. Years ago, I was having coffee with a colleague. He mentioned that he had just had a session with his “personal coach.” During the session this coach helped him lay out, in pretty good detail, some strategic goals that he…