In-person speaking is beginning to come back, so be prepared with these successful Q & A strategies. One of the make-or-break components of a presentation that many clients don’t think much about is the Q & A. For many informational speakers, it is a time in their presentation for audience interaction, to clarify the content […]
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10 Tips for Acing Your Digital Interview
A colleague recently relayed her story on her sought-after interview. She was a bit unnerved by the experience – not because of the interview itself, but because it was digital. In digital interviews, candiates are video recorded answering pre-recorded questions as opposed to talking to a live person. As more companies seek to reduce the […]
Speaking “Off the Cuff”
A few weeks ago, I was invited to participate on a “Meet the Expert” podcast. Even though I had been given a list of potential questions that would be asked, the interviewer requested that I not write out my answers, as she wanted the interview to sound natural and not scripted. Often in the case […]
The One Big Thing That Every Speaker Should Do to Improve
What do you do after you have delivered your speech or presentation? If you are like most, you might or might not receive evaluations from your audience or meeting planner. Most likely, you packed your belongings and began preparations for the next engagement. And if you received evaluations from your audience, you possibly tweaked your […]
5 Ways to Enhance Your Credibility as a Speaker
Like it or not, your audience, not you, decides on your credibility as speaker. Credibility is characterized as a speaker’s competence (knowledge of his/her subject matter) and character (trustworthiness and goodwill towards his/her audience). A speaker’s credibility can be a moving target as it can vary from audience to audience, and it can even change […]
Speaking…with Gratitude
During this time of year, and particularly during this week, our thoughts turn to gratitude. Research has shown that giving thanks is good for us. When we shift our thinking to focusing on what is good, this positive change creates more good in our lives. People who show gratitude in their daily lives report fewer […]