What Standup Comedians Can Teach You About Executive Speaking Skills YOUR AUDIENCE DOESN’T CARE ABOUT YOUR SCRIPT. THEY CARE ABOUT YOUR PRESENCE.BY ANETT GRANT I watched a standup comedian completely bomb the first five minutes of his set last weekend. The crowd was entirely silent. He didn’t panic. He simply stopped his planned routine, took […]

Redefining the Pitch: Expert Communication Coaching for Elevator Speeches YOUR GOAL IS NEVER TO SUMMARIZE. YOUR GOAL IS TO OPEN A DOOR.BY ANETT GRANT Most executives sound like human brochures when they step into a virtual room or an elevator with a key stakeholder. They rattle off a list of responsibilities. They speed through their

Conquering the Fear of Public Speaking by Silencing the Judgment STOP PREPARING TO BE JUDGED. START PREPARING TO LEAD.BY ANETT GRANT The fear of public speaking has very little to do with talking out loud. People talk all day long without a second thought. They speak with their families. They chat with their colleagues. They

The Real Value of Communication Coaching for Spontaneous Interactions YOU CAN’T MEMORIZE A SCRIPT FOR A CRISIS.BY ANETT GRANT I recently sat on a virtual call with a brilliant CFO who had spent six weeks perfecting a 20-minute board presentation. She delivered her prepared remarks flawlessly. Her tone was sharp. Her slides were immaculate. Then

Strategic Roadmap and Optimization Analysis for Executive Communication STOP TREATING COMMUNICATION AS A SOFT SKILL. IT’S A HARD, MEASURABLE BUSINESS DRIVER.BY ANETT GRANT I watch senior leaders walk into the boardroom with the wrong weapons every single week. They prepare for a friendly conversation. They expect smiles and polite nods. Then they face a wall