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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DID YOU REALLY JUST ASK THAT?!?

Your Guide to Mastering Difficult Questions During Presentations “What do I do if I am challenged during my presentation or asked difficult questions?” This is one of the most common questions I receive from my coaching clients and workshop participants.   As a presenter, encountering difficult questions is an opportunity, not a threat. These questions serve…

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IF YOUR HANDS COULD SPEAK

PRESENTATION TRAINING IN ITALY During a recent trip to Italy, I had the opportunity to run VOICE, our communications workshop, for a group of Directors and VP’s. On the subject of non-verbal communication, a VP asked, “Tamara, what should I do with my hands when I present?” I asked, “What do you normally do with…

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Think you know your audience? Think Again!

Do you have a presentation coming up? If so, I bet you have put some thought into the content, what you may want to say, and perhaps your ultimate goal. But how much time have you invested in getting to know your audience? There are only two types of audiences you will face as a…

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The Powerful Connection between Masterful Presenters and High EQ

Emotional Intelligence (EQ) has been said to be the #1 predictor of workplace performance and it’s a skill we all can develop. Several years ago, I was formally certified in all levels of Emotional Intelligence and that deeper awareness around EQ allowed me to discover a fascinating connection –  The most masterful presenters are those…

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