“Now, without further ado…” Does that trite introduction make your eyes glaze over if you aren’t already half asleep from listening to a preview of the speaker’s obituary?
On and on and on. The host endlessly reads...
Read More
Every industry has its own jargon and acronyms. Jargon is a form of slang, or shorthand, that conveys a specific meaning to the insiders who use it.
Jargon common to all industries such as “think outside the box” or a “win-win...
Read More
All moderators should repeat this: “This is not about me. I am not the star.”
Denise Restauri
If you’re a moderator, you need to take all thoughts about “you,” dump them in an imaginary box and toss the box. If you want to...
Read More
You’ve worked hard at making your presentation convincing with key messages and pictures. Let’s be honest, however. Even the most interested audience will wander off mentally at least once during your presentation.
Many...
Read More
Should I Do This Media Interview?
That’s an important question to ask yourself before you schedule a media interview with a reporter.
You’ve no doubt noticed that many politicians who appear on Sunday morning talk shows almost...
Read More
When the CEO of the world’s #2 bank says there is no such thing as an “off the record” comment to the media, you can take it as gospel.
A while back, Jamie Dimon, chairman and CEO of JPMorganChase, addressed...
Read More
One of the lessons learned from our many coaching sessions is this: don’t allow yourself to get complacent and think you can do the same old, same old as you plan your speaking engagements and media interviews.
Analyzing...
Read More
America is a melting pot of people from just about every country in the world. Most newcomers learn English when they get here and, if they’re already adults, will almost always speak with an accent. There is nothing wrong...
Read More
Say no to a client?
Sometimes it’s just easier to give in and say “yes,” even when you believe you should be saying “no.” That’s certainly the case when your child is pestering you for another piece of candy in a quiet movie...
Read More
Search
Subscribe for Free Tips
Enter your contact information below to subscribe to our blog and receive your free copy of our 46-page guide Presenting Yourself and More….
Connect with Newman Group
Resources
The Newman Group Is . . .
The Newman Group is a recognized leader in guiding business professionals, celebrities and authors to improve their communications skills in presentations and media interviews.
Our highly skilled and experienced professionals have the expertise in media and presentation training to meet any business situation — from helping an executive to prepare for the challenge of talking to a reporter during a business crisis to presenting a group of investors during an IPO or keeping a celebrity spokesperson on point.