Free Internet Tools for a More Engaging Presentation
You have planned your speech, and gathered what you need to say. Now, how are you going to present it? How you design your presentation can determine the success of the message you want to share with your audience. This includes your visuals, from photos to graphs and charts. According to a study from Microsoft Corp, […]
Good Intentions
Three Steps to Welcome Change I looked at my list of things to change in 2018 and realized that less than half of the items on the list had been crossed off. This was supposed to be the year I made big changes. This was supposed to be the year to add more greens into […]
How Can You Be More Assertive?
During an Improving Communications workshop, I asked a question that immediately had hands flying up from participants in the room: “How many of you have ever wanted to be more assertive in the workplace but didn’t know how?” It became very clear that assertiveness is a skill many people want to master. Before anything else […]
Giving A Toast
Being asked to give a toast, whether at a conference, a birthday party, or a wedding, is always an honor. It sounds simple enough – just grab the microphone and say a few words in front of a group of people, some of whom you know very well and others very little. But in reality, put […]
What to Say to a Speaker
One of the biggest benefits of hearing someone speak live is the opportunity to meet and greet afterwards. Suddenly, you have access to someone you admire or is an expert in a topic you are curious about. Guide the conversation with an organized approach! Make the most out of the few minutes you have with that […]
How to Network Without Leaving the House
The main obstacle to networking is finding the time to do it. Meeting up for after-work happy hours, weekend conferences, or mid-day lunches, may not work with your schedule. If you are looking to maximize your time and effort, while also meeting new people in your industry, you may wish to rethink your on-line resources, […]
Making the Most of a Networking Event
The holiday season has come to an end. You might be all partied out, but your calendar says otherwise. It’s time for a networking event. Networking events are an easy way to meet new people in your industry. They are also a great way to expand your circle of friends and gain new contacts for […]
How to Improve Your Telephone Voice
Speaking on the phone can feel unusual. It can feel like you are talking to yourself, since no visible audience is present. Whether you are speaking to one person, or a conference call of fifteen people, you want to make sure your voice is heard. Make sure your telephone voice is loud – but not […]
How to Pitch a Presentation Idea
Ask yourself this question: If you could give a presentation on any topic, to any audience, what would it be? You’ve had an idea for a presentation in mind for quite some time, or maybe you know someone in your company or organization is going to ask you to take the stage in the […]