Can A.I. Make You A Better Public Speaker?
I may be a little late to this party. Like many people in the services professions, I have started to wonder how […]
The Future is Communication
Sense-making and effective communication are at the core of the future of work, according to a study released today by consulting firm […]
The Magic of Transitions in Presentations
What is the difference between the delivery of a series of slides and telling a compelling story about your company or your […]
When is it time to “lose the script”?
When the Director of the U.S. Center for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) Rochelle Walensky turned from her official update this week […]
Communication Capabilities Over Presentation Skills
The ability to lead through clear, persuasive communications is more important than ever. Too often, however, presentation skills training focuses on just […]
Communication Tips for Returning to the Office
The last year has been challenging for many obvious reasons, including the ever-changing situation with policies regarding telework, or work-from-home (WFH). The […]
Stories, Rituals and Return to Work
First, let’s not call it “return to work,” because people have been working, albeit not in the office. Now that that’s settled, […]
The Importance of Being Present
Before I start a training or coaching program, I ask my clients to complete a simple self-assessment of their communications or presentation […]
Storytelling (still) matters
There are over 30,000 results for book titles with the word “storytelling” at a well-known online bookseller in the Pacific Northwest. You […]
You’re Writing Your Script Wrong
Generally speaking, I discourage clients from writing scripts for their presentations and pitches. There are several reasons for this. First, it’s rare […]