Public Speaking Blog

Technical presenters often bury the outcome under the process they took to get there. Instead, deliver the results first – what changes for the people using this tool or product. Then with the outcome in mind, the audience can follow the process and stay engaged.

If you’ve ever asked a candidate about their greatest weakness, you know the tried-and-true response. Seems like everyone’s a perfectionist in the interview but never on the job. For an accurate picture of their skills and fit, ask about specific situations and actions instead of generic labels. Here are the questions that produce better results in less interview time.

Everyone wants to communicate with confidence, clarity, and impact, and every program is designed to produce this. But personalized design goes beyond a set package handed to the client once the training is booked. Our programs combine that goal with a detailed assessment of where each person or team is, and a crystal clear picture of what they need to be successful.

High value video video content in business is seldom a function of high budget productions. Consumers crave authenticity. The more natural the leader or expert can be on camera, and the more real the setting, the more trust and conversions the video gains. Learn the secrets to online video presentations – not by overspending on production, but by targeting and developing the skills that make it successful.

Running a business is a different skill set from representing the company or building a personal brand online. Most executives have the business expertise and experience, but lack training in the presentation skills that make for compelling speakers, whether live or on video. Here’s how we develop a system for success every time the cameras roll.

If your team hesitates to bring problems to you, the issue isn’t usually what you say — it's how you say it. Subtle shifts to your mindset and approach build trust and motivation and prevent employees from becoming defensive or discouraged.