Effective Networking Tips

Effective Networking Tips

Here are five pointers to help you develop the art of face-to-face networking… Remember, networking isn’t an event, it’s a process. You have the opportunity to meet people everywhere, every day. So be open and look for these opportunities. Pay attention to how...
Effective Networking Tips

The “Squeaky” Speaker Doesn’t Get the “Grease”

What if your voice squeaks during a crucial presentation? Typically, a speaker whose voice squeaks when he or she presents is breathing improperly – a condition often brought on by nerves. What a surprise, a speaker who’s nervous! Yes, we all get butterflies from time...
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Presentation Skills Q & A Pointer: Effectively Control Stage Hogs

Today, I was teaching a presentation skills training program. Participants were most interested in how to handle an audience member who is a “stage hog.” This type of speaking situation often occurs internally with an organization – people that can be considered stage...
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You Can’t Ace the Q & A If There Aren’t Any Questions

Last week I blogged about the ABCs of the Q & A. As I said, handling the question-and-answer session is a critical component of successful presentations. But, you can’t master this aspect of public speaking if you can hear a pin drop when you or the moderator ask...
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Presentation Skills Pointers: Ace the Q & A

I often hear eloquent presenters deliver interesting presentations. You might say, “Marjorie, that’s great. Isn’t that what you coach people to do?” My response, of course, is, “Yes, it is.” The goal in all presentations (and what I teach) is to: · Craft an effective...