Are you communicating brand you? Here's some great summer reading to get you motivated to share who you are your accomplishments and value. Read my comments and Tom Peter's groundbreaking article The Brand Called You.
Back to school time is here! What are you doing to retool or refresh your skills? Here are some practical tips to make your written communications clear and compelling.
See some of the most innovative and exciting people on the planet giving presentations at the annual TED (technology, entertainment & design) conference. The TED website is a repository of more than 400 conference speakers talks. Watch Bill Clinton and learn about rebuilding Rwanda, Amy Tan on creativity and the anxiety of writing, and Seth Godin on leading.
What does Google and Facebook say about you? Have you thought about your online presentation and reputation? What can others easily find out about you? Read this month's advice about how to maintain your reputation online.
What is the story that you want to tell? What are the emotions that you want your audiences to feel when listening to you? To move people to take action---whether they are your employees or your customers, they've got to feel something, to be inspired to act. You'll enjoy Chris Witt's article How to Inspire.
Is this the year for you to become a better speaker? Is this the year you conquer your fear? Is this the year you customize every presentation for the audience who will receive it? Read this month's Ezine to discover if you'll do what it takes to become the best you can be.
Do you have trouble planning your presentations? For a quick way to focus, try using my Presentation Jump-Start process to prepare your next presentation.
The polls are closed, the ballots counted and the new U.S President is Barack Obama who used his masterful communication skills to deliver his message. Read about the seven communication lessons we can learn from Barack Obama.
Are you the leader you've been waiting for? How you communicate impacts how others perceive you. Do you use your communication skills to lead and inspire others or do you join in to the "misery loves company" crowd and complain about the way things are. Read this issue to learn five things you can do to communicate like a leader who inspires.
With the uncertainty of the economy, the mortgage meltdown, and the hurricanes and storms, it's important that we do our best to manage our stress.In this issue, you'll get a new idea or two on how to do just that in life (and public speaking).
Business professionals from around the world answer my question "What are the top five challenges for giving effective presentations?" See what they had to say and join in the conversation.
Just call me the Simon Cowell of Sales Presentations! I have realized that my inner critic judges every encounter I have with sales and customer service people whether I'm on the phone or in person with them. See what really irks me and makes me run away screaming!
Do you know what the 4 P's of presenting are? They are sure fire ways to deliver a memorable presentation. Also in this issue you can take a look at the new Speak for Success channel at YouTube!
Why is the fear of public speaking such a big hairy monster? Why are we so terrified of being seen and heard? Read April's issue to find out how to deal with the fear.
