Relationship Building
My #1 job when I’m working with my speech design clients is to give them feedback on their message. My role is to be a passionate advocate for their audience so my clients create a message that matters. Every once in awhile, a message comes across my desk and I think: Oy vey! This needs…
Read MoreWhat is the best way to find new clients, network and build new relationships? Public speaking. I once told a colleague this and she looked at me as if I was insane. She asked, “Build relationships? How can that be? There are so many people in the audience. How is that possible?” Building relationships is…
Read MoreI love watching speakers! I usually leave feeling inspired and ready to take on the world. Recently, I’ve not been so lucky. I’ve seen a lot of awful “motivational speakers”. Actually, I think there is de-motivational speaking industry a foot. However, there’s lesson to be learned from even the most agonizing of presentations. #1 –…
Read MoreGiving a presentation without thinking about your audience is like going out on date and talking about yourself the whole time. It’s squirm in the seat, clock watching, when can I go home and watch the Walking Dead, excruciating for your audience. Who – by the way – won’t be returning any of your calls.…
Read MoreAh Valentine’s Day! The holiday made up by greeting card companies to give happy couples something to look forward to between Christmas and the long slog to spring. Whether you’re happily coupled, celebrating Singles Awareness Day or boycotting the whole stupid mess, one thing is for sure we’ve all been on lousy dates. What was…
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