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How much charisma is enough
"Charisma is not only insufficient, but it can sometimes backfire...When CEOs respond to skepticism with…
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You’ve just experienced a presentation nightmare, what now?
Don’t worry, it happens to all of us from time to time.
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You’re going to flub that joke in your presentation. Try this instead.
Delivering an effective joke during a presentation is much harder than it looks. These other…
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Your Presentation Is Drowning In Details, But Here’s How To Fix It
Sometimes you do need to go into detail. Just make sure you know how to…
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Your Guide To Communicating With Upper Management
Getting what you want from high-level supervisors is tricky, but you can boost your odds…
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Your Fail-Proof Formula For Telling Powerful Stories
A great story can help us understand people we’ve never met and things we’ve never…
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Your Conference Calls Sound Terrible, But You Don’t Have To
These five tips can help you get your point across, no matter how crappy the…
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You Can Speak More Powerfully Without Ever Raising Your Voice
First, stop “projecting.” Then watch this scene in Spectre.
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Why you’re not using enough gestures in your presentations
No, you won’t look nervous by incorporating more hand movements. In fact, they’ll probably make…
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Why Every Virtual Presentation You Attend Now Is So Awkward
In a virtual environment, we’re left without the typical signals in body language and speech…
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Why Are Your CEO’s Hands So Clammy Before That Speech?
Founder and CEO, Anett Grant, discusses speaking anxiety at the Executive level.
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When To Influence People, When To Inform Them, And How To Know The Difference
Sharing knowledge, expertise, and information can help you be more persuasive, but it isn’t persuasion…
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When To Go Ahead And Use A Cliché In Your Talk (And When Not To)
Sometimes a cliché can help you get your point across quickly and vividly. Other times…
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What To Say To Your Coworkers (And How To Say It) When You’re New To Your Job
These four communication strategies can start you off on the right foot.
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What To Do When Someone Steals Your Idea
The goal isn’t just to regain credit for your idea, but to gather support for…
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Watching a baseball game taught me more about leadership presence than any self-help book
Establishing a daily routine can go a long way.
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Want To Be A Great Storyteller? First, Break These Habits
The story you decide to tell matters just as much as how you decide to…
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Want To Be A Better Speaker? Choose Your Words Less Carefully
Yes, your words matter—just not as much as you think.
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Three Ways You’re Still Onboarding New Hires All Wrong
Some of the blame for high employee turnover can be traced right back to their…
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Three Ways To Tell A Stranger About Your Strengths And Experience
“Tell me about yourself” is one of the most difficult questions to answer. Here are…
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Three Ways Getting Emotional Can Help You Make Your Pitch
Choosing to invest in a startup or hire somebody for a project is never a…
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Three Techniques For Making Your Point With Movement
Expert tips on how the right movement at the right time can help transform your…
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Three Secrets Of The Most Well-Liked Speakers
Likability isn’t some innate quality that you have or you don’t. It comes down to…
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Three Reasons Your Presentation Is Literally Putting People To Sleep
Some speaking habits have a lulling effect. There’s a difference between putting your listeners at…
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Three Quick Tips For Speaking With Presence And Power
It’s all about freeing up mental bandwidth in order to concentrate on what’s going on…
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Three Powerful Ways To Use Dialogue In Your Next Presentation
Let these TED Talk heavy hitters show you how it’s done.
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Three “Powerful” Speaking Habits That Are Intimidating Your Audience
You can radiate authority without compromising on warmth.
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Three Habits For Showing Leadership Even When You Aren’t An Expert
Sometimes the big picture matters more than the details, and the conversation just needs someone…
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This Public Speaking Habit Is Annoying Your Audience
What looks cool in a TED Talk video might not work so well in person.
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This is why you always struggle to get your message across
This speaking coach shares her tips for how you can identify a connection and get…
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This is what you need to do to overcome negative self-talk
Speaking failures are memorable. But fixating on them isn’t going to help you be a…
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This Is The Emotionally Intelligent Way To Handle Stage Fright
Rather than beating yourself up about being nervous, you need to acknowledge, and even embrace,…
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This Is How To Respond To A Question You Don’t Know The Answer To
Sometimes, “I don’t know” or “Let me get back to you” just doesn’t cut it.
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This is How to Prove Yourself When you Start a New Role
The story you decide to tell matters just as much as how you decide to…
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These Four Speaking Habits Are Ruining Your Authenticity
Don’t flash too many smiles–it’s unnerving and makes you seem insincere.
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These damaging beliefs are ruining your chances of getting a promotion
Hard work isn’t always enough to get you there.
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These are the 3 components of a great story
Our brains are hardwired to hear stories, rather than hard facts.
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These 7 Common Speaking Habits Undercut Your Credibility
These simple behaviors are easy to fall into when you’re nervous, but they can make…
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These 4 fears are hindering your credibility in meetings
To be seen as a leader or a star employee, you need to speak up.…
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The Tech Geek’s Guide To Talking To Other People At Work
That blank stare from the CMO doesn’t mean she’s an idiot. It means you need…
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The Simple Yet Overlooked Key To Great Communication
We often hear that authenticity is crucial for leadership but forget a big reason why:…
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The Right Way To Praise Your Team’s Accomplishments
Your accolades have to feel inspirational and memorable, or else they lose their purpose.
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The Only Three Notes You Need To Write Before Speaking Off-Script
Spontaneous, off-the-cuff speaking can be tricky, but it’s easier when you don’t try to memorize…
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The Only 4 Speaking Tips You Need When You’re The Youngest One In The Room
Sure, you’re out of your depth, but you can still make a great impact.
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The Difference Between Strong Leaders And Aggressive Leaders
It can feel like a fine line between sounding authoritative and being perceived as too…
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The “American Style” Of Business Speaking And Why You Need To Master It
These four key attributes of American verbal communication are shaping the spread of global English.
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The 4 Most Important Elements Of Your Voice
The sound of your voice makes a strong impression. Here are the most important elements…
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The 3-Step Process To Answering Even The Toughest Questions
An executive speaking coach explains her approach to staying strong when the heat is on.
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Six Pieces Of Bad Speaking Advice That Just Won’t Die
Anxiety, presence, breathing: They’re all real concerns for speakers, but addressing them starts with knowing…
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Should Your Physical Size Dictate How You Address A Crowd?
Compelling body language isn’t one-size-fits-all.
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Rejection Sucks. Here’s How to Bounce Back from it Anyway
Rejection is a painful (but necessary) part of success. Instead of running away from it,…
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PowerPoint Isn’t Dead Yet: Three Presentation Tips That Still Work In 2017
You don’t need to be a graphic designer to add clear, comprehensible images to your…
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Planning to speak from a script? Read this first
Speak from the heart (and not a script) in order to engage your audience. Otherwise…
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Plain Talk : Changing Your Voice Can Make You a Winner, Say the Experts
In this Los Angeles Times article, Founder and CEO, Anett Grant, gives insight on how…
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Organizing Thoughts
Break down the CSS so that it’s meaningful for your audience. Indulge them in away…
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Michelle Obama And Ivanka Trump Show You Two Ways To Give A Knockout Speech
Both women’s masterful convention addresses showcase two powerful speaking styles: one cinematic, the other percussive.
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Master Public Speakers’ Five Rules For Powerful Openings
The best speakers don’t have a canned formula for kicking off their talks, but they…
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Make your point
Break down the CSS so that it’s meaningful for your audience. Indulge them in away…
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Invited To Lunch With Your Boss’s Boss? Here’s Exactly What To Do
Sharing a meal with a senior executive can feel awkward or nerve-racking. But do these…
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If you do these 3 things, people will probably think that you’re being fake
You can’t stick a smile like the way you stick a band-aid on your face.
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How You Can Finally Conquer Your Fear Of Public Speaking
Public speaking anxiety is a common and oftentimes debilitating problem. Our speaking coach explains practical…
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How to use video to improve your leadership presence
A video clip can be an effective addition to your speech–but you need to make…
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How To Use Props To Make Your Presentation More Powerful
The right prop can put your presentation a cut above the usual PowerPoint—and then some.
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How To Turn Your Accent Into A Public-Speaking Asset
Your accent can make you a distinct, powerful speaker if you know what to do…
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How To Turn Conflict Into A Communication Tool
Many people try to avoid conflicts at work. But if you know the right way…
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How to Tell a Compelling Story in a Business Setting
Make quarterly results exciting by following these tips.
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How To Talk (Not Brag) About Yourself Like The Best Public Speakers
There’s a fine line between sharing and boasting, but people who talk for a living…
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How to Talk about your Past Successes in a Job Interview
Resist the urge to ramble.
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How to Talk About Complex Topics Without Dumbing Them Down
When it comes to explaining complexity, focus on organization, not minimization.
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How To Speak Off The Cuff Like A Pro
We make a mistake in conversation roughly every 4.6 seconds. The more you try to…
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How To Sound Like An Optimist No Matter What (And Why You Should)
No one finds a downer inspiring.
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How To Respond To Hostile Questions At Work
Whether from your boss or a client, it’s hard to keep your cool when you…
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How To Prepare For Your First Board Meeting
Heading into the boardroom to present for the first time? Keep these tips in mind,…
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How to not be upstaged with video when you’re onstage
Follow these four steps to make yourself (and your message) the center of your audience’s…
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How To Nail The First 90 Seconds Of That Big Meeting
Do these five things as soon as you walk into the room.
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How To Master The Art Of The Pause In Public Speaking
A well-placed pause can grab your audience’s attention. Here are three ways to deploy one.
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How to Iron Out Awkward Buffer Phrases while Speaking in a Virtual Meeting
Many of us do not notice when we litter our speech with “ums” and “ers.”
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How To Handle Your Boss’s Condescension
In all likelihood, it really isn’t personal.
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How To Get Your Point Across To These Five Personality Types
Not everyone thinks the same way. Here’s how to repurpose a three-decade-old management theory to…
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How to encourage your new hires to be creative
They might not get it right from the get-go, but you have to be patient…
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How To Deliver Your Presentation In Half The Time You’d Allotted
Talking faster during a presentation is a bad idea. Here are a few better ones.
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How To Command A Room Like Stephen Colbert
A speech pro explains how to establish gravitas using six key communication skills.
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How To Become A Better Speaker This Year
Looking to move up at work? You’ll want to keep a few key speaking skills…
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How To Be Great On Video
Video is everywhere now in the business world. Here’s how to ace your next on-screen…
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How To Be A Smooth Talker And Eliminate Filler Words
A speaking coach explains how to eliminate those pesky “ahs” and “ers” from your vocabulary.
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How Not To Let All Those Blank Stares Derail Your Talk
Unfortunately, your audience won’t always be smiling and upbeat when you’re speaking in public. Here’s…
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How Not To Flub That Big Talk You’re Preparing
There’s such a thing as over-preparing. Here’s how to do better when you don’t strive…
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How Do You Implement the ABC Approach?
While all these impulses are legitimate, by following a simple process, ABC - Align, Bridge,…
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Here’s What Your Hand Gestures Are Saying While You Speak
Your hand gestures can impact the amount of trust your audience places in you.
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Here’s How To Avoid Drawing A Blank In The Middle Of Your Presentation
These four techniques can keep the tumbleweeds from rolling through your brain while you’re in…
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Four Ways To Tell What Your Voice Is Saying About You
From stress levels to confidence, our voices communicate as much about us as the words…
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Four Ways To Show Respect Without Overdoing It
Here’s what it takes to strike the right balance between being polite and seeming overly…
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Four Tips For Communicating Well In Nerve-Wracking Situations
High stakes can make even the most confident speakers crumble. Here’s how to keep it…
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Four Steps For Communicating Change In Fast-Moving Businesses
The faster businesses change, the harder it is keeping everyone on the same page.
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Four Quick Tips For Speaking More Confidently
Business speaking isn’t about being flashy. It’s about being poised, balanced, and relevant.
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Four Public Speaking Myths That Keep Ruining Your Presentations
Hint: Stop trying so hard to read your audience.
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Four hidden reasons you might be rambling at work
There is nothing wrong with being talkative. But in certain situations, dialing it back can…
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Four Easy Ways To Make A Memorable First Impression
That firm handshake is great, but it’s what you say next–and how you say it–that…
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Five Ways To Speak Passionately Without Getting Too Emotional
Showing emotion can be a good thing, but you still want to come across as…
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Everyone Hated Your Presentation. Now What?
So you flubbed it. Here’s how to turn today’s damage control into tomorrow’s comeback.
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