Category Archives: Presentation Skills

Storytelling Builds Relationships

Posted on November 10, 2020 by Exec-Comm

In business, it’s important to build relationships beyond the next deal or project. Professionals with strong executive presence connect on a deeper level and build trust through storytelling. Consultant, Tony Capone shares how easily stories can help you relate to … Continue reading →

Posted in Coaching, Communication Skills, Executive Presence, Leadership Skills, Meeting Skills, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking, Uncategorized

Q & A: What To Do When You Don’t Know The Answer

Posted on August 3, 2020 by Karen Rodriguez

When meeting with a potential client, it is inevitable that questions will come up. But what happens if you don’t know the answer? Or what happens when you’re in a job interview and the interviewer asks a question that you’re … Continue reading →

Posted in Coaching, Communication Skills, Meeting Skills, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking, Questions

How Do You Command A Room?

Posted on August 13, 2019 by Ching Valdezco

3 Tips To Boost Your Executive Presence Growing up in the Philippines, I was taught to be humble and accommodating, rather than outspoken or bold. We were encouraged to get along, rather than rock the boat. My first jobs were … Continue reading →

Posted in Coaching, Communication Skills, Leadership Skills, Presentation Skills, Women in Business

Crafting An Interesting Story From A Boring Game

Posted on February 5, 2019 by Jim Sterling

Good morning! Did you watch the Super Bowl Sunday night? While the pundits predicted it would be a close game, they didn’t predict a defensive struggle between two high-powered offenses. Translation? The game was “meh” – the lowest scoring Super … Continue reading →

Posted in Communication Skills, Life Skills, Networking, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking

Take Your Storytelling Game From Good To Great: Lessons From The Super Bowl

Posted on January 29, 2019 by Jim Sterling

This NFL post-season is already full of stories – just look at the two overtime victories in the conference finals leading up to the Super Bowl. Exultant victors! Crushed losers!! Unfair calls!!! That’s why people tune in – the sriracha … Continue reading →

Posted in Communication Skills, Life Skills, Networking, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking

Startups And Small Businesses: One Elevator Ride Can Change Everything

Posted on January 11, 2019 by Jay Sullivan

Elevators are cramped, slightly uncomfortable spaces at best. As you’re riding the elevator up to your office this morning, picture being joined by an interviewer and a camera crew. You’ve spent the last three or four years working on a … Continue reading →

Posted in Communication Skills, Innovation, Interviewing Skills, Meeting Skills, Networking, Presentation Skills, Women in Business

Deliver Killer Presentations. Don’t Look Like You Killed The Presenter.

Posted on April 5, 2018 by Jay Sullivan

I can’t put my finger on it, but there was just something very uncomfortable about watching the guy present. He was both too nervous and trying too hard at the same time. I got the creepy feeling he had just … Continue reading →

Posted in Communication Skills, Executive Presence, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking

Master First Impressions Through Your Physical Manner

Posted on January 4, 2018 by Karen Rodriguez

In “The Power of Pretty”. Exec-Comm consultant Rachel Lamb discusses how appearance leads people to judge us as professionals. But appearance goes beyond what we look like and what we’re wearing – our physical manner is just as important. According to … Continue reading →

Posted in Communication Skills, Exec-Comm Team, Leadership Skills, Life Skills, Meeting Skills, Presentation Skills, Uncategorized

Podcast: How to Be Listener Directed

Posted on December 21, 2017 by Exec-Comm

Jay Sullivan, author of Simply Said: Communicating Better at Work and Beyond, spoke with Bill Ringle from My Quest for the Best about what it means to be an effective communicator. Jay and Bill addressed diffusing tense situations, communicating in a … Continue reading →

Posted in Coaching, Communication Skills, Leadership Skills, Life Skills, Meeting Skills, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking, Uncategorized

Engage Your Audience Using Visuals

Posted on October 5, 2017 by Karen Rodriguez

Did you know almost 85% of the information your audience remembers comes through their eyes? To make an impact and leave a lasting impression, we suggest you use visual aids during your informative presentations. Here are the top three reasons … Continue reading →

Posted in Communication Skills, Life Skills, Media Skills, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking