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25% Discount on Phoenix Business Journal Workshop

In today's fiercely competitive business climate, how well you present yourself can make the difference in getting ahead or going home.  When it comes to winning a new client, getting…

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Speaking Gigs, Book Signings and Workshops: Oh My!

Get your calendars out, it's a busy couple of months ahead. I have a speaking gig and a book signing in San Francisco, and several workshops and a talk coming up…

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Tip #18: Listen Up and Stand Out

Communication is, by definition, a two-way process and listening is a crucial skill to being successful in your business and your personal life. We need to be able to listen well when communicating…

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Public Speaking Tip #17: Know Your Audience

When does a speech or business presentation begin? Answer: As soon as it is assigned. That's when preparation for the presentation begins and that preparation will be the single biggest…

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Tip #16: Speak Positive, It Works

The sign in the Starbucks window reads: “We welcome Service Animals.” And, in much smaller letters, it states: “No pets, please. Thanks.” Being warm and welcoming is on brand for…

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Quotable Quotes: Mark Twain on Impromptu Speaking

The truth is, life is a series of presentations. And if you think about it, most of those presentations are unscripted. All the world's a stage and we're always presenting on the…

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Tip #15: Where to Sit to ‘Influence and Include’

You’re about to make a persuasive presentation to a cross-functional task team of your peers in a conference room with a long rectangular table. Quick – where’s the best place to…

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Tip #14: Shake and Make a Great Impression

Handshakes have been in the news a lot lately as President Trump meets with world leaders. In these interactions, there has been lots of talk about who was dominant, who…

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Overcoming Public Speaking Fear

Here's a round-up of our best tips, tricks, and techniques to overcome your fear of public speaking. Tip No. 8: Preparation Helps Reduce Fear The more prepared you are, the…

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