Inc.com: Listening sounds easy, doesn’t it? Although it’s critical to business success, it’s actually the attribute that’s often weak or the missing link. We can be curious and complex creatures who although we hire the best and brightest, often don’t listen to their point of view. Because ‘really’ listening is hard…read more >
Inc.com: No matter your level of success, sometimes confidence is elusive. If you think seasoned public speakers don’t feel stabs to their confidence and doubt their abilities before they step up to the podium…read more>
Inc.com: Your audience is savvy. Be warned–don’t fall into the trap of the usual “public speaking” tips and tricks…read more >
Huffington Post Canada: I can still feel the knots in my stomach when I remember back to my first presentations. I’d sweat about the damage a heckler could do by sidetracking me. I also worried that my credibility would be damaged if I gave away control. Do you know what your audience is thinking when your presentation gets highjacked by a heckler? “Please manage that person and let’s get on with it” is usually what’s going through their minds. Hecklers are one of a presenter’s worst nightmare…read more >
Huffington Post Canada: One of my students eloquently spoke about how this uncomfortable feeling of learning new concepts, ones we perceive as out of our reach, are similar to what a lobster experiences while it gains size and stature. As the soft meat of the lobster grows, it feels the tension and discomfort of confined quarters. Growth then causes a new, soft shell to form and the old inflexible container is shed…read more >
American Express OPEN Forum: Presentation critique can be hard to take, but it can also make you better. These three tips can help you get — and accept — feedback on your presentation so that you can continue to grow as a presenter…read more>
Huffington Post Canada: Have you noticed the difference between a presenter who has memorized their presentation word for word and one who riffs off key points? There is a big difference. In fact, it’s obvious. The first sounds like the speaker is reading from a script and the delivery is stilted — a little too slick. The latter sounds confident, relaxed and strangely more in control than the presenter who has memorized their script verbatim…read more >
Huffington Post Canada: Public speaking nerves and anxiety are an evil nemesis if left untamed, and one that even the most seasoned speakers are not immune to. If you’re freaked out with nerves you won’t be able to remember the speech you’ve invested many hours creating, engage the people you want to connect with or influence people who you’d like to persuade…read more >
Inc.com: Legendary entrepreneurs are brilliant at driving their own vision. They’re just not good at driving yours or mine…read more>
Inc.com & Inc. Southeast Asia: Both new and seasoned presenters have an unprecedented opportunity to learn what influences their audiences…read more>
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