When a crisis hits, individuals don’t really hear the words of reassurance. They tune in with their feelings. Health authorities repeatedly explained to the public that you can only get contaminated with the Ebola virus...
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“Ripeness is all”…William Shakespeare
It happens often. The phone rings, and on the other end is a panicked voice asking for an appointment for speaker training right away. “When are you speaking?” we ask. “Next May,” he...
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Some people are always late. They usually offer an excuse like “I missed the train” or “I was stuck on a phone call with a friend.” But after a while these excuses grow old. They could have made more time to get to the station...
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“Big Names” in business and politics often bomb in public appearances. Have you wondered how this happens and if their egos get in the way of their good sense?
Ego is OK in Small Doses
All of us are egotistical to some degree...
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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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