Like some of my clients, I can get lost in how much content I need to provide. Then I remember the ‘less is more’ approach. Although my first impulse in developing content for a presentation is to share as much as possible about a particular topic, it is not the best route for an engaging […]
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3 Benefits of Using Gestures in Presentations
Using gestures in presentations is a powerful communication technique. One area of communication and in public speaking that hasn’t gotten much attention in recent years since we have been presenting virtually is the power of gestures. In developing content for a presentation, we tend to focus on our choice of words and how we deliver […]
Speaking Trends to Note Before Heading Back on Stage
The outlook for in-person events is on the rise, so it’s important to be aware of the current speaking trends. There is no doubt that speaking trends have shifted over the past couple of years. If you are seeking opportunities to be chosen for a stage, you might want to consider topics that are high […]
How Unlearning a Behavior Leads to Growth
Unlearning a behavior is critically important in improving skills to take us to the next level. I recently worked with a client who wanted to improve her public speaking delivery as she was asked to speak to larger audiences than she had previously presented to in her role at her organization. She viewed herself as […]
How Artificial Intelligence Affects Communication
Artificial Intelligence affects communication in several ways and could be a game changer. One of the biggest advancements in the area of communications was the recent launch of an Artificial Intelligence (AI) bot called ChatGPT. If you are not familiar with this tool, it lets you type in a question, and it will respond with […]
3 Ways Your Numerical Communication Can Be More Memorable
Knowing the basic principles of numerical communication can help us become more effective and persuasive communicators. A couple of months ago, I read “Making Numbers Count” by Chip Heath and Karla Starr who observed that we could lose our audience “when we don’t translate numbers into an instinctive human experience.” These translation techniques serve as […]