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December 10, 2011

Media Interview Tips: Before An Event

How exciting!  You’ve been asked to be interviewed! BREATHE! Here are a few tips to help you BEFORE THE EVENT: Avoid all dairy products, fresh or […]
December 9, 2011

Presentations: Types of Closings

The closing to your presentation is even more important than your opening. What do you want the listener to do, think, feel, as a result of […]
December 8, 2011

“Go big or go home!”

I’ve been hearing this phrase a LOT lately, and was curious of its origin and context. As a huge fan (and author of 7 quotation books) […]
December 7, 2011

8 Steps to Stellar Presentations: Closing

Step 8: Prepare the Close In previous blog posts, we’ve looked at Step 1: Develop Your Objectives Step 2: Know Your Audience Step 3: State the Main […]
December 5, 2011

8 Steps to Stellar Presentations: Main Body

Step 7: Structure the Main Body In previous blog posts, we’ve looked at Step 1: Develop Your Objectives Step 2: Know Your Audience Step 3: State the […]
December 4, 2011

8 Steps to Stellar Presentations: Transitions

Step 6: Develop Transitions In previous blog posts, we’ve looked at Step 1: Develop Your Objectives Step 2: Know Your Audience Step 3: State the Main Ideas […]
December 4, 2011

8 Steps to Stellar Presentations: Create an Opener

Step 5: Create an Opener In previous blog posts, we’ve looked at Step 1: Develop Your Objectives Step 2: Know Your Audience Step 3: State the Main […]
December 3, 2011

Public Speaking Tips: Openers

In any presentation, short or long, you need a memorable opening! Key Components of an Opener: • Attention-getting statement • Key points highlighting the topics, what […]
December 2, 2011

8 Steps to Stellar Presentations: Supporting Information

Step 4: Decide on Supporting Information In previous blog posts, we’ve looked at Step 1: Develop Your Objectives Step 2: Know Your Audience Step 3: State the […]