Boost Outcomes with Interactive Online Training
Interactive, instructor-led training beats passive courses. Our online training classes pair small-group breakouts with hands-on practice and on-the-spot coaching so participants leave with better focus and real confidence.
Motivate Others to Act: Use the Action-Benefit Statement to Inspire Results
We’ve talked about this before in previous blogs, but it’s worth saying again—there’s no more important idea for any presentation than showing your audience how their actions can bring them real benefits. Showing the connection between effort and outcome is key. People act when they see why it’s worth their time. Action-Benefit as a Navigation […]
Your Face Is Talking – What Is It Saying?
What is that look on your face? Are you aware of your facial expressions when people talk to you? Well, they certainly are, so it is smart to keep them under control.
Impromtu Speaking – What to Say When You Don’t Know What To Say
Learn how to handle impromptu speaking by quickly sharing a personal story, showing its impact, and ending with a simple takeaway for your audience.
Communication is a Process
When communicating, whether writing, presenting, or simply having a conversation, how you deliver your message makes a difference. Successful communication is when you are able to solve problems, provide new information, or persuade others to take action. During the communication process, there is a sender, receiver(s), and the message. A sender’s choices can create understanding or […]
A Magic Number for Presenters – Speech Key Points
Think about the last presentation you attended, whether virtual or in-person. How well can you picture it? Now, consider this: how many key points from that presentation do you actually remember? In 20+ years of instructing all kinds of presentation skills classes, I have asked this “key points” question to hundreds of participants. Their answers […]
Public Speaking Skills Are More Than Just Speeches
Public speaking skills are not just for speeches. Learn why.
Storytelling for Impact: Motivate Action in Public Speaking
Learn how to motivate action from your audience, and create a lasting impact through storytelling while giving a speech.
Mastering Productivity: The Art of Running Effective Meetings
When people come to a meeting, they expect it to have a point, to actually get things done, and not to drag on forever. When meetings meet these expectations, people are happy to attend and give their best.