A Tell Can Sink A Deal
A tell can destroy a sale. What is a tell? It comes at the point where a presenter asks for the sale. The money part. Even if the PowerPoint rocked and the speech was [...]
How can I build relationships virtually?
This is still a question I see daily… as if virtual meetings and our “new normal” of less in-person everything (our hybrid meetings won’t be going away anytime soon) make us less human. We still have the desire to be seen, heard and spoken to.
5 Elements of a Speaker Intro that will Set You Up for Success
I have noticed over the years that I have been speaking and hosting various live events that speakers often treat their Introduction as an afterthought, when in fact it is a first impression! And [...]
Are You an Introvert Who Wants to Speak? You Can Rock it!
As an introvert myself I take this topic seriously. First, let’s defuse the perceived notion that introverts are happiest living as a recluse making dream catchers for cats and never seeing another human. (ok, mostly [...]
Pro Speaking Tip. Set Yourself Up for Success Before You Say a Word
You may think your presentation starts when you take the microphone. While it might seem so, you could be missing out on a valuable opportunity to “tune in” your audience before you say a word. [...]
No more Facebook Lives?
Have we lost faith in the largest social media giant? Are FB Lives losing their luster? If sites like, Investopedia.com and Revcon.com report that one quarter of American Facebook users have deleted the app from [...]
Myth Busting – Tell Your Story Already
If you are an entrepreneur or working within a company that allows you to market and brand yourself, then your story is the MOST important thing in your marketing tool box! It will make you [...]