Tips for memorising speeches
This repeated rehearsal method certainly works well for me. If you have an alternative please share it in the comments box or forum.
Read MoreThe six top fallacies about powerpoint
I recently came upon a great posting by fellow Powerpoint expert Laura Bergells. They were so good I just had to share them with you. 1. False Analogy False Analogy Example: “Construction workers use blueprints to guide them as they build. Doctors use X-rays and MRI images as diagnostic aids. Therefore, presenters should use PowerPoint…
Read MoreBe brutal with your elevator pitch feedback
I was at a networking meeting the other evening where the speaker was marketing consultant Helen Buteux from the Conde Group. Helen gave us some really useful marketing tips and then lead a short exercise to get us to look at out 15 second elevator pitch. Imagine the scenario, you are in the lift of…
Read MoreWhen was the last time you evaluated your sales pitch?
I choose not to buy into all the doom and gloom that is going the rounds but I do accept that right now, the prevailing economic conditions are tough. That’s why it’s more important than ever to evaluate our sales pitches to see if they are still good enough. Ask yourself these questions and then…
Read MoreIs your thinking holding you back?
When I was a sales manager I saw a number of potentially great communicators stall despite fantastic subject matter knowledge and great technique. It was no surprise to me that sending them on a skills refresher course didn’t solve the problem as I instinctively knew that the problem lay at the level of identity and…
Read MoreChristmas greetings and Best Wishes for an Amazing 2009
As we leave for a few days of well earned R&R in Spain I just wanted to thank all of you fellow presenters and influencers, experienced and inexperienced, for your support and comments over the past year. Our skills are going to be even more important in 2009. Smart businesses, like the one I met…
Read MoreInfluence lessons courtesy of Greenpeace
Today I’d like to share with you some observations I made after being “caught” by a membership canvasser for GreenPeace. Now normally I must admit that I avoid such uninvited sales pitches but today I voluntarilly chose too listen to their pitch and I have to say I was impressed. So impress in fact that…
Read MoreDeveloping your Vocal Resonance – how to improve the sound of your voice
When thinking about how to improve the sound of your voice, start by asking yourself – Where does my voice come from? This may sound like a strange question, but it is a vital one for presenters and public speakers. Most of us take our voice for granted and yet it is such a powerful…
Read MoreSelling isn’t telling – Video tip 2
How to subscribe to RSS feeds
Hi Although this post is not directly about presentation or influencing skills It is very relevant to anyone who reads this blog and who is not sure how to use RSS (Really Simple Syndication). It is also a great example of a different type of audio visual presentation!
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