Just suppose that you started your next talk with the grabber, “Envision yourself unwinding on the sea shore cool as a cucumber.” Do you believe that picture would stand out enough to be noticed by individuals...
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You slaved over preparing your talk, practiced hard, and no one in the audience heard you.
Sometimes it’s the simple things that will trip you up when you’re delivering a speech or presentation, like not using a microphone....
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Self Deprecation
A lot of speakers start their presentations or speeches with a self-deprecating remark to get the audience on their side. It’s not uncommon that a powerful leader with established credentials wants...
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If you’re in the PR business long enough, it’s bound to happen. You open The New York Times or The Wall Street Journal and your stomach flip-flops. The reporter didn’t quote your client, or CEO, in his story. How do you explain...
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How are you doing to dress for you next new normal virtual presentation? If you haven’t thought through your wardrobe, you may find yourself wearing clothes that detract from your next presentation. We don’t need to mention...
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Have you ever asked yourself: what is it about me that would make an audience want to attend my presentation or motivate a reporter to seek me out for an interview?
We all like to think that we’re experts in our subject areas....
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Anyone who saw the 1991 video of Queen Elizabeth being greeted by President George H. W. Bush will never forget that when the Queen stepped to the lectern to speak all you could see was her royal hat.
No one remembers what...
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If you’ve ever wished that you could expand the life expectancy of a presentation that you went through hours making, fortunately by utilizing web-based media you can safeguard that all your presentations will have...
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When we’re coaching clients for a TV appearance, we always remind them that they are not the star of the show and should not expect “star” treatment.
Over the years we’ve had clients complain they didn’t get the best camera...
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