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What Spell-Check Can’t Always Catch
- November 29, 2017
- Posted by: Eliot Shapiro
- Category: Presentations
No CommentsWe constantly remind our clients that perception plays a huge role in whether presenters succeed or fail with their audiences. Using the wrong word while speaking, or inserting bad grammar into written communications, can lead to poor impressions, distractions and occasionally lasting headaches.
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A Lesson on Storytelling and PowerPoint—from a Microsoft Exec
- November 27, 2017
- Posted by: Eliot Shapiro
- Category: Presentations
We ran into an interesting article that points to one of the challenges of using PowerPoint. Ironically, the piece, posted earlier this month on the Inc. website, is about a vice president of Microsoft, the company that creates and markets PowerPoint.
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Preparing for Impromptu Presentations
- October 30, 2017
- Posted by: Eliot Shapiro
- Category: Presentations
Opportunities to present your ideas, qualifications and proposals come up every single day. Here are some ways that you can prepare yourself to make the most of those situations when they arise.
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Act Like a Child
- October 18, 2017
- Posted by: Eliot Shapiro
- Category: Presentations
Watching an old M*A*S*H episode, we saw Colonel Potter (played by the late Harry Morgan) reading to a group of Korean children. Since he had no children’s books, he read to them from his gun manual, and managed to bring the content to life through intonation and expression. Sometimes communicating with young people can help you prepare to speak to a corporate audience.
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Calling an Audible
- September 28, 2017
- Posted by: Eliot Shapiro
- Category: Presentations
This year’s Toastmasters International World Champion of Public Speaking attributes part of his success to calling an audible just before giving his final presentation, making adjustments in his content and style to fit the audience’s energy. As a speaker, when—and HOW—should you consider making a last-minute adjustment yourself?
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Thanks, Teacher!
- September 13, 2017
- Posted by: Eliot Shapiro
- Category: Presentations
To start the school year, we’re highlighting a fascinating education-related TED talk, and looking at what speakers can learn from the examples set by the best teachers out there.
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What A Strong Message Sounds Like
- August 28, 2017
- Posted by: Eliot Shapiro
- Category: Presentations
One of the big stories in the aftermath of the violent protests in Charlottesville, Virginia was the series of mixed messages that kept coming out of the White House. But we heard strong messages as well.
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On Broadway, Every Performance Counts!
- August 15, 2017
- Posted by: Eliot Shapiro
- Category: Presentations
How do you keep up the enthusiasm when you have to give the same presentation over and over? For inspiration, let’s take a look at performers on the Broadway stage.
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A Solid Connection for Raines
- August 9, 2017
- Posted by: Eliot Shapiro
- Category: Presentations
All-time great base stealer Tim Raines gave a nice speech in honor of his induction into baseball’s Hall of Fame. He smiled, told great stories, and made solid connections with his audiences.
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When Messages are More Important Than Words
- June 29, 2017
- Posted by: Eliot Shapiro
- Category: Business, Communication, Leadership, Marketing, Presentations, Sales
When you want your team members to deliver an important message, it requires more than simply giving them words to say. In worst case scenarios, these phrases are barked out, mumbled or raced through, and misunderstood because of poor delivery. It’s not enough to SAY “Thank you”—your team members need to demonstrate it as well.
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