Key Account Managers (KAMs) at Swarovski’s New York Office gathered on December 10, 2015 and December 11, 2015 for a 2-day Fearless Presentations® in their NY office conference room. The training was arranged by the Senior Manager of Organizational Development & Brand Culture from the Rhode Island headquarters. This Swarovski presentation skills class in New…
Recently, I was out to dinner with an industry colleague at a new and trendy restaurant. The lights were not too dim and the music was not overpowering which made this a great choice for catching up and having a conversation. The restaurant seemed to attract a good mix of clientele from the more mature…
This pre-Halloween group in Houston were tired of being scared of presenting. In Houston, Texas, a diverse group gathered for a public speaking seminar in October. Fear, like Halloween, loomed. The Leader’s Institute® hosted a two-day program, bringing together individuals from various backgrounds. Corporate executives and budding entrepreneurs shared their macabre tales of fear. No…
Projecting your voice to the last row can be your speech-making secret weapon. Using a strong, projected voice is one of the most fundamental ways to create a lively, exciting presentation. A robust voice also creates an image of knowledge, credibility, and authority. Still, in my work as a speech coach, I have found most…
In August, we wrapped up an exciting Fearless Presentations® class in the City of Brotherly Love, Philadelphia. 10 enthusiastic participants came to the class ready to conquer their public speaking fears. We created a great class atmosphere, reminiscent of Rocky’s indomitable spirit. Of course. this motivated everyone even more. (And no one had to run…
With the upcoming presidential election in the US, a big emphasis will be on how each candidate communicates effectively in the upcoming debates, so I thought this might be a good backdrop to explain why public speaking skills are so important to a person’s success. One of the phrases that I use often when I…