Charisma: The Quintessential Leadership Skill
Charisma separates great leaders from good ones.
Client Seminars: How to Engage your Guests
There are three distinct groups of guests coming to your next seminar: Learners, Vacationers and Hostages. How can you distinguish each group? More importantly, how can you engage them? Learners This is the group that you wanted to come to your seminar. In fact you may have planned your seminar specifically for them. Of the […]
Empathy: Your Competitive Edge
Empathy, the identification with, or vicarious experiencing of the feelings, thoughts, or attitudes of another, enables us to deeply experience another’s situations and emotions. Most importantly, empathy can enable us to discover creative solutions and to provide unique, personal service to our clients . Developing your ability to empathize not only enables you to attract […]
How to Control the Room: 7 secrets to being successful in every meeting
Careers can be made or broken in meetings. Here is how to become one of the best speakers in every meeting and distinguish yourself amongst your colleagues. 1. Say less – say it better. A good presentation is like a Scotsman’s kilt; short enough to be interesting, long enough to cover the essentials. Remember you […]
The Art of Engagement
A few months ago, the managing partner of a prestigious law firm asked me this question: “How can I keep my listeners engaged while I’m presenting?” In fact, she’s already a superb presenter — but like all good speakers, she constantly strives to be better. I’d like to share with you the advice I gave […]
Ten Compelling Reasons to Improve Your Speaking Skills
Is speaking simply an obligation for you? What if speaking could transform your career – and your life? Your academic and professional success is built on a foundation of excellent analytical and writing skills. Without those skills you could not have achieved your present position. How well you speak will increasingly become the determining factor […]