Give ‘Em a Break to… Give ‘Em a Break to Keep ‘Em Awake
07/17/25
Tips for keeping your audience engaged during a long presentation or training session. Think of each presentation you deliver as…
Don’t ‘Fake It ‘til You… Don’t ‘Fake It ‘til You Make It’ —Speak Boldly About What You Know
04/09/25
You’re in your first year on the job as a new analyst, accountant, lawyer, consultant, engineer, or salesperson. You’ve been…
Assumptions That Might Help in… Assumptions That Might Help in Turbulent Times
04/02/25
When the world and the workplace seem fraught with negativity and a lack of trust, here are some assumptions that…
Improve Your Impact When Presenting… Improve Your Impact When Presenting by Adopting the Right Attitude
11/30/24
To Deliver Better Presentations, Ask Yourself, “What Do I Owe My Audience?” When we need to deliver a formal presentation…
Networking Reframed Networking Reframed
11/05/24
The U.S. Naval War College and The Pell Center at Salve Regina University, both in Newport, Rhode Island, recently hosted…
When You’re a Panelist, Be… When You’re a Panelist, Be the Rising Tide that Lifts All Boats
10/26/24
Congratulations. You’ve been asked to speak on a panel. You’re thinking either, “Yeah!” or “Yikes!” If it’s at an external…
From “Ugh Factor” to “Aha… From “Ugh Factor” to “Aha Moment”
10/07/24
When you put together materials for a presentation slide deck, you should keep one overarching principle in mind. Avoid the…
Choose Your Words Carefully. You’ll… Choose Your Words Carefully. You’ll Be Grateful.
09/16/24
Our word choice matters. It determines the tone of our messages and whether those messages have impact. Years ago, I…
A More Civil Discourse Results… A More Civil Discourse Results In A More Productive Debate
09/12/24
Last week I had the honor of participating in a panel discussion about how we can all promote more civil…