Rachel looked nervously at the clock, anticipating her next meeting. In 20 minutes she would be meeting with an employee, Clyde, to discuss a recent drop in his work performance. She had prepared all of her talking points, knew what metrics she would present, and...
Effective communication is a must in any workplace to ensure that businesses and their employees can meet operational goals and build productive business relationships with key stakeholders. In fact, it is estimated that 14% of the average work week can be wasted as a result...
Being a great and dynamic presenter is a much-needed skill in any workplace. It may seem as if some people are born with the knack to captivate and move audiences to act while others may struggle to get a simple point across. The good news...
The first impression is a subconscious, but powerful tool to command respect and exude authority within minutes. Making a positive first impression can mean the difference between speaking in front of an audience that is eager to hear what you have to say or trying...
Cheryl, nervous about her sales presentation, walked down the aisle to the front of the auditorium. She spent hours, the past week, practicing her presentation, going over her visuals and was sure she would engage the audience with the compelling customer survey results. She focused on each...
Celebrating the third anniversary of the release of DARE has an interesting backdrop with the upcoming presidential election. The principles presented in DARE are more relevant today than ever before as leaders are continually faced with the responsibility to have more honest, transparent, and authentic...
Effective communication is at the forefront of business. In fact, a recent survey revealed that over 75% of employers are placing more emphasis on verbal communication skills as a hiring prerequisite.[1] Despite the importance of productive business communication, leaders and managers often struggle with connecting...
When you take the stage, get behind the podium, or stand in front of your audience, nervousness may set in within seconds. Being aware of your body, and more importantly, your breathing can ensure that you can control your nerves and project confidence when you...
With presidential debates and election season in full swing, there is no wonder that the topic of building trust and rapport with audiences is in the spotlight. Regardless of your political affiliation, one underlying truth is evident: great communicators are able to draw audiences in...
Does this sound familiar? Michael took the stage in front of a crowd of business executives. He was presenting the findings of a recent customer engagement survey. Before he was even 5 minutes into his presentation, he noticed the audience was distracted. Some were on their...