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Category Archives: Public Speaking
Celebrating Great Presidential Communicators Throughout History
As we celebrate President’s Day, I thought this would be a great time to focus on some of the best presidential communicators throughout history. Whether through writing or public speaking, the following three presidents understood what is required to effectively … Continue reading
Lessons in Speech Preparation: Michael Bay’s “Speech” at CES
Most of you have probably heard by now about director Michael Bay’s “speech” at this year’s International Consumer Electronic Show (CES) in Las Vegas. Bay, director of such movies as Armageddon and Transformers, was brought on stage during a keynote … Continue reading
Using Visual Aids in Your Next Presentation
While it’s true that visual aids can be distracting at times, when used correctly, PowerPoint and other tools can be a great addition to your presentation. Visual aids are not only great for your audience – helping to control their … Continue reading
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Web Buzz: Top Public Speaking Secrets from TED Talks
By now you’ve probably heard of the popular TED Talks, the online series of speeches from the TED Conference where the technology, entertainment and design worlds collide and experts share their ideas on global issues in 18-minute time slots. What … Continue reading
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Winning Over an Audience
At Exec-Comm, we strive to help people communicate with impact. We teach presenters to focus less on themselves and more on their audience. Creating an emotional connection is a powerful way to draw the listener in and make an impact. … Continue reading
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Pause — Five reasons to stop talking and catch your breath (and let them catch theirs)
Silence is golden. This proverbial saying tells us that sometimes it’s better to say nothing than to speak. How true. Yet while we hear this from a very young age, few seem to take the meaning to heart. And fewer still … Continue reading
Presenting to International Audiences
This summer I traveled to Austria, The Czech Republic, and Germany with my family. Though we were on vacation, I couldn’t help but continue to notice people and their behaviors through my work as a global communications consultant. In addition … Continue reading
The Power of Imagery in Communications
Best-selling author, Stephen King once said “imagery does not occur on the writer’s page; it occurs in the reader’s mind. “To describe everything is to supply a photograph in words; to indicate the points which seem the most vivid and … Continue reading
Presentations: Four Common Mistakes to Avoid
Here at Exec-Comm we focus on helping executives communicate better. Many of our clients already possess the skills to be great communicators, but more often than not, minor mistakes hinder their ability to get their message across effectively. In today’s … Continue reading
Breaking the “Um” and “Uh” Habit
Have you ever watched a presenter who says “um” and “uh” too often? What’s your impression of that speaker? Do you think he’s nervous, lacks confidence, or just unprepared? That person certainly doesn’t impress you. Luckily, fixing that bad habit … Continue reading
