How to make defining moments in your life. I’m reading the book 10x Is Easier than 2x: How World-Class Entrepreneurs Achieve More by Doing Less by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy. The authors call attention to Michaelangelo taking on impossible projects. That is, they were way beyond his current capability throughout his life. This habit of accepting the…
Listen in to the MindShift Podcast episode as host, Darrell Evans, and I discussed high-stakes presentations, fear of people, three wrongs of public speaking, storytelling and much more. We hit on these topics: Learn the key elements to win your High-Stakes Business Presentation. Hear my winning preparation for the World Champion of Public Speaking title. Find out…
Pete Moyer told me a story about a company with a high-stakes presentation. It was worth $300+ Million. The company was prepared, except for one bad habit. This habit occurs so often in our culture that it is invisible… Until it’s too late. As the primary speaker presented on stage, his co-presenters stood behind him – LOOKING AT…
Over recent weeks, I’ve seen a trend among my clients and colleagues that concerns me. When it comes to landing new business, they’re repeatedly committing three wrongs: Talking to the wrong person. Conducting the wrong conversation. Approaching the sale with the wrong mindset. For instance, a buddy of mine often shares his great talks with…
Listen in to my interview with podcast host, Janice Porter. We discussed several key points related to effective business presentations and I also shared three elements of an effective presenter and described my story finder process for identifying compelling narratives. Ordinary stories are often the best stories! In this episode you will learn: What does…
Secrets To Be A Better Speaker Like Oscar Winners Michelle Yeoh And Jamie Lee Curtis Written by Henry DeVries You might not get to give an acceptance speech at the Academy Awards, but you might get a moment in the spotlight accepting an award. If you want to attract right-fit clients, it pays…
Don’t get ready. Stay ready! -Craig Valentine On Friday at 11:11 PM, I receive a desperate text from a client. “Our keynote speaker is stranded in Atlanta. Can you take his place at 8:30 tomorrow morning at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas?” I thought… Oh, S**t! I’m a planning, preparation,…
Practice builds confidence and profits. Below you will find the final presentation rehearsal techniques (#16-20) to build your confidence. 16. Practice Daily. 17. Mental Rehearsal. Have at least one mental rehearsal. That is, rehearse the entire speech in your mind rather than audibly. 18. Physical Rehearsal. Practice while working out. Hall of Fame Speaker Patricia…
Practice builds confidence and profits. Below you will find presentation rehearsal techniques (#11-15) to build your confidence. 11. Avoid perfection. We are looking for progress and success. 12. Be conversation, not presentational. Imagine you’re talking to your best friend over coffee. 13. Practice with your equipment (Both live and Virtually) Live. If you…
Practice builds confidence and profits. Below you will find presentation rehearsal techniques (#6-10) to build your confidence. #6 Going Over the Top! (GOTT) for a detailed explanation, https://edtate.com/going-over-the-top/) This method of rehearsal is guaranteed to break through your mental glass ceiling. If you play full-out, you will never be concerned with what other people think…