Slow down to speed up

Three end of year reflections every leader should make The end of the year often hits with a strange combination of urgency and exhaustion. Budgets need to be finalized. Reviews need to be completed. Projects that have been quiet all year suddenly become critical. People are juggling family schedules, travel, and holiday expectations. Leaders feel…

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The One Thing AI Can’t Do!

Why AI Will Never Replace A Great Presenter! Many of my clients have started using AI tools to prepare for high-stakes meetings and leadership presentations. And I understand the appeal. AI can be fast and helpful when it comes to organizing ideas and building structure. But in this increasingly automated world, one truth is becoming…

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Stop Talking. Start Communicating.

Most people think great communicators are the best talkers. The truth is, the best communicators are the best listeners. In conversations, we are often more focused on what we will say next rather than truly hearing the other person. We listen to respond instead of listening to understand. And in doing so, we miss opportunities…

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WHAT ARE YOU MOST AFRAID OF?

CONQUERING YOUR PRESENTATION FEARS! Do you have a big presentation coming up that has you feeling nervous? Have you ever been asked to present and felt terrified, hesitant, or uncomfortable? Are you one of the 75% of people who fear public speaking more than death?  I am typically not one of the 75%, which is…

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The Marathon of Presentations

Running and Presenting Go Hand in Hand   I set a big personal goal recently: to run my first half marathon before hitting a pretty significant birthday milestone. Spoiler alert: I survived, and I’m still here to tell the tale! As a presentation coach, I was struck by the remarkable parallels between running that half…

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Presentation lessons from our French Polynesian Tour Guide

To him it was simply a coconut, but to me Ray held the secrets that can transform any presentation There is nothing that can spark the creative juices like a change of environment, mixed with the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure. And there is no better place to find those things than on the…

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