It is always impressive to be at an industry function and learn something new from expert speakers that you can use in your business. You might well wonder just how they can master so much complex information. But That’s the Problem You also wonder sometimes just exactly what they’re saying.
In the past, people used the pejorative four eyes for people who wore glasses. Name-calling is never appropriate, especially when someone has poor vision or a serious disability. Today eyeglasses have become a popular fashion statement. Glasses are an accessory to your wardrobe that can enhance – or detract — from your overall appearance especially
“Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.” Who doesn’t get the chills when watching a video of former President John F. Kennedy making this powerful statement during his Presidential inaugural address 61 years ago?
Sweaty palms. Heart palpitations. Knees knocking. We all know the signs of stage fright. And no matter how experienced you are at public speaking, stage fright happens to everyone. Instead of trying to ignore it, embrace it and get to know your own personal signs of stage fright. Accept anxiety as a positive sign that
Being a little nervous before a presentation, or media interview, is only natural. However, it’s not natural if you panic and your heart starts racing, you break out in a sweat and want to throw up. If that describes you, then you need to work at reigning in your stage fright. Preparation and practice are
Being a little nervous before a presentation, or media interview, is only natural. However, it’s not natural if you panic and your heart starts racing, you break out in a sweat and want to throw up. If that describes you, then you need to work at reigning in your stage fright. Preparation and practice are
Your company is up and running with a successful track record of sales and earnings and you’ve decided to conduct an Initial Pubic Offering (IPO). How do you prepare for a seamless presentation when there are so many key players and complicated logistics involved? Pick Your Team Wisely Start by choosing the right investment bank.
An interview with Deb Durham, President of SPOKESPERSONS PLUS NETWORK® What do you look for in a spokesperson? Whether you seek a subject matter expert or a celebrity spokesperson, credibility is the #1 quality to look for. You only want a spokesperson who can authentically get behind your brand’s messaging and has the credentials that
With a nod to the famous quote “Love means never having to say you’re sorry” from the novel and movie “Love Story,” saying NO is one of the hardest things we ever have to do. The stars Ali McGraw and Ryan O’Neal made that one of the most famous lines in movie history. Here they
“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 every word of a biography submitted by the speaker or his PR Department. Or, the introducer has done
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