An idea is the single most powerful device known to man. Everything you see around you started as an idea in someone’s mind. However, if you do not communicate your ideas in a way that compels others to take action, your ideas can die. How can you ensure that your greatest ideas live? Examine the …

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In 1960, Richard Nixon and John F. Kennedy Jr. appeared in the first televised presidential debate in American history. Nixon appeared nervous and uncertain, while Kennedy appeared calm and confident. An estimated 70 million viewers tuned in to watch the debate. The television audience prodigiously believed Kennedy was victorious and radio listeners strongly felt Nixon …

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Whether you are speaking at a packed auditorium or presenting to a small team meeting, effective voice projection is essential if you want to be heard. Effective voice projection depends on a combination of three key areas: 1)    Breathing Technique 2)    Resonance 3)    Pitch There are plenty of exercises to improve these areas. Below are …

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The human voice is the most powerful sound on this planet. It is the only sound that can start a war, and it is the only sound that can say, “I love you”. Yet, many people have the experience that when they speak, people do not listen to them. Why is that? You have probably …

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Are remote presentations critical to your success in 2015? For many professionals and business owners, the answer is indisputably “Yes.” Communicating remotely with clients, prospects, and employees has become a fundamental part of conducting business. In fact, approximately 80% of corporate presentations are delivered remotely. Although essential communication is organized best with your audience in …

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Often, people think presenting is something separate from their everyday life. There is a belief that presenting is the act of showing some slides, getting behind a lectern or standing in front of an audience. We do not always have to be making big pitches to a board or representing your company at an industry …

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At some point in your career, whether you are making a pitch to potential investors, or speaking to prospective licensors of your technology, presenting your ideas effectively is one of the most important factors that determine your success. In my several years of work with executives on their communications, I have seen some myths come …

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Have you ever wondered… what do The Three Little Pigs, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, and The Three Stooges have in common? Why is the three-act structure the imperative approach to screenwriting in Hollywood? Even the rule of three is evident in religion, as illustrated by the Trinity of the Father, the Son, and the …

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It is quiet and dark. The theatre is suddenly silent. James Bond lays low along the edge of a building as his enemy takes aim. In the audience, heart rates rise and palms perspire. The result: an amazing neural ballet in which a story line dramatically alters the activity of people’s brains. Many business people …

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Language and influence are inextricably connected. The spoken word has the power to propel and spread your ideas and message. Moving an idea from its inception to adoption is difficult. However, it is a battle that can be won simply by implementing a persuasive presentation. Presenting your ideas can either evoke puzzled stares or enchanting …

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