With the pandemic came several disruptions, from remote work to virtual conferences. HR conferences were also affected. While virtual conferences came with flexibility and enabled...
read more2023 Schedule of the Best L&D Conferences and Expos
As a business owner and author, I speak at a number of conferences; others I attend purely for my own professional growth. Since we’re back...
read moreEngagement: Reading the Room, Thinking on Your Feet, and Being More Agile
December 2, 2022 0 Comments
A myth we thought was long debunked came back around a few weeks ago. In talking about how to do demonstration presentations, an experienced presenter...
read moreFraming a Business Presentation
November 29, 2022 0 Comments
The Foundation for What Comes Next Every presentation needs to take place within a solid frame. When you begin to speak, listeners need to know...
read moreAdapting to Your Default Approach for Better Business Presentations
November 23, 2022 0 Comments
One of the benefits of defining business presentations as Orderly Conversations® is that we can guide learners’ improvement based on their individual responses to the...
read moreEmotional Intelligence (EQ): The Foundation of Great Leadership
November 22, 2022 0 Comments
If you’re a leader or an aspiring leader, emotional intelligence (EQ) is essential for your success. It helps you build relationships and communicate more effectively...
read moreMake it Easy: Be Careful with Acronyms and Jargon
November 22, 2022 0 Comments
A crucial but often neglected part of successful business communication is making it easy for your audience to understand what you are communicating. The use...
read moreIncrease Persuasion with a Benefits-First Approach
November 9, 2022 0 Comments
Not long ago, we were working with a group of highly technical professionals who had recently moved into a sales role. While these folks are...
read moreThe Meeting Agenda: Your Trust-Building Contract
October 5, 2022 0 Comments
We recently had a multi-phase engagement with a client during which we got to know their culture quite well. As is sometimes the case, the...
read moreThe Art and Science of Facilitation
September 28, 2022 0 Comments
In recent posts, we’ve talked a lot about what to do when you’re the central speaker in a business situation. But there’s another role you...
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