By Diane DiResta You may look like a million but if you want to close a big sale, gain approval from a co-op, or interview for a board position, looks aren’t everything. How you sound is equally as important. But many presenters let careless speech habits sink their chances of making a positive impression and […]
By Diane DiResta How are your presentation skills? Good presenter skills can be critical for small business success, especially in a day when “authority” is such an important commodity. Whether it’s in a smaller meeting or before a larger audience, many presenters love to hide behind the lectern. It makes them feel more secure. The only reason speakers […]
As an entrepreneur or small business owner, your platform may – more often than not – be a meeting room. Whether you’re selling a prospect, pitching for funding, or speaking to employees, how you conduct the meeting is as critical as the message. How you present yourself when chairing a meeting communicates trust and leadership. […]
“I took my first public speaking course my freshman year in college. I remember giving my first introductory speech. I sat back on the professor’s desk in the front of the room. As I spoke I became more and more nervous. I could feel the nervousness in my body as I came to the end. […]
Successful entrepreneurs are great visionaries, but they also share the gift of gab. They know how to communicate their ideas in an engaging way so others can see and embrace the vision too. More simply stated, they are excellent story-tellers and evangelists for their companies.