In vibrant Chicago last week, nine enthusiastic individuals gathered for a transformative event. They joined The Leaders Institute’s ® Fearless Presentations ® class. This was no ordinary class; it provided a platform for self-discovery and growth. In this space, participants not only learned but also bonded. Laughter and a sense of anticipation filled the room…
Back in April 2010, a bombshell stat dropped from Watson-Wyatt, the global consulting pros who deal in cash and people. They spilled the beans: companies that rocked at communicating scored a jaw-dropping 91 percent in returns for their shareholders. Talk about raising eyebrows! It set the stage for a hot debate about the government’s handling…
In the heart of Las Vegas, a special group gathered for a Fearless Presentations® coaching session in December. It wasn’t just about the city’s lights and fun. it was a chance to become better speakers. One attendee came all the way from India for one-on-one coaching from The Leader’s Institute CEO, Doug Staneart. Others traveled…
We created a fun custom public speaking class for Grizzard Communications in Atlanta, GA. Ten team members had a blast learning how what we do when we stand up to speak is very similar to the fantastic marketing pieces that they create. Grizzard Communications Group is a leading direct marketing agency for nonprofit fundraising. They…
A group of ten people in our nation’s capital became fearless presenters last week. We held another Fearless Presentations ® public speaking class in Washington, DC. And the group who attended were a lot of fun and had significantly different backgrounds. It always amazes me how getting better at speaking in front of a group…
We had another epic presentations skills class in Boston, Massachusetts last month. I had a blast working with eight up-and-coming presenters. (Who are now fearless!) We started the two-day presentation class by helping the group reduce nervousness. I covered 10 simple ways to get rid of those jitters and feel more comfortable. Then, later in…