It's a noisy world out there.
It's a noisy world out there.
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PowerPoint Does Not Have to Crush the Soul
PowerPoint (or any of the other similar presentation tool options), actually can be powerful. The key is to use PowerPoint strategically, and the following five techniques can help:
Dear Latimer: How Can I Make My Presentation More Conversational?
I often present status updates to my colleagues, and am often told I need to make it less formal and more “conversational.” I have a big one coming up where I will be sharing information about the need for audience members to prepare for some pretty big infrastructure changes. How do I achieve that more conversational tone?
Finding Your Executive Voice
We just finished an intensive workshop, designed in multiple modules and spread out over multiple days, with one of our top clients. The topic was Executive Communication Skills, and the goal was to coach a small group of
How to Give a Great Wedding Toast (And How to Avoid the Train Wreck)
It’s that time of year again… wedding season! And many weddings are once again happening live and in-person… what a gift! This also means lots of people are getting ready to give wedding toasts,