According to HR Executive’s annual survey. Here’s what’s keeping HR professionals up at night: 36% Recruiting and retaining key talent 19% Improving company culture 16% Learning and development 14% Improving … Read More
Why your leaders need to communicate proactively
The front door to my apartment building won’t close. The latch won’t catch. The handyman would fix it. And it would break again. So now the door stays open. All … Read More
How to Start Your Presentation and Captivate Your Audience (With TED Talk Examples)
You’re losing your audience in the first 10 seconds of your presentation. Because most leaders start their presentations with: “Hi, my name is…” Or “I want to talk to you … Read More
3 reasons why most presentations fail (and how you can fix it)
1. Informational – Irrelevant Data dumps. Audiences don’t know why they’re attending this presentation. 2. Messy Messaging Audiences are using too much brain power to figure out what’s important. 3. … Read More
Book Review: Captivate by Vanessa Van Edwards
I recently picked up a copy of “Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People” by Vanessa Van Edwards. I’ve always been interested in why people do what they do, including … Read More
Public Speaking Tips: Gestures
Gestures in communication are critical. Especially when public speaking. Gestures help reiterate and emphasize messages and key takeaways. Most importantly, they play a crucial role in first impressions. Your audience … Read More
Public Speaking Tips: Eye Contact
Eye contact is critical for public speaking. Communication is like electricity. And making eye contact is the best way to complete the circuit. Here’s why: Making eye contact is the … Read More
Communicate Like a Rock Star!
How do you communicate like a rock star? Bruce Springsteen is a good place to start. Here’s the trailer for his forthcoming Netflix special “Springsteen on Broadway“: I saw “The … Read More