The Turpin tagline—Find your focus. Be yourself. Only better.—is really simple, and we’ve been using it for years. But we keep finding new resonance in...
read moreThe Art and Science of Facilitation
March 13, 2023
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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...
read moreIncrease Persuasion with a Benefits-First Approach
March 11, 2023
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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 moreOvercome Your Fear of Public Speaking
March 9, 2023
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You may have heard the adage that people fear public speaking more than death. In their 2012 study,¹ Karen Kangas Dwyer and Marlina M. Davidson proved...
read moreVirtual Meetings: What We’ve Learned About the Human Side of Communication
February 7, 2023
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We’ve all been meeting virtually for a long time now, and there is no shortage of articles, videos, webinars, and books on how to do...
read moreTeam Collaboration in the Workplace Pt. 2
February 7, 2023
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Inclusiveness and Interactivity The first article in this two-part series focused on the planning required for successful team collaboration. It focused on framing meetings to...
read moreTeam Collaboration in the Workplace Pt. 1
February 7, 2023
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Maximize the Benefits and Reduce the Snags of Team Projects and Presentations In the first of a two-part series on team collaboration, we discuss the...
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 moreFraming a Business Presentation
November 29, 2022
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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 moreEmotional Intelligence (EQ): The Foundation of Great Leadership
November 22, 2022
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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...
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