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August 11, 2019
Communication Skills , Presentation Skills , Public Speaking
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Why Your Speaking Speed and Pacing Matters (video)

When I start working with a new client, their speaking speed and pacing are two of the first things I look at. People speak very fast when they’re presenting because they’re nervous or they feel under pressure. They have an urge to just get information out as quickly as possible. But if ...

August 5, 2019
Communication Skills , Presentation Skills , Public Speaking
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Um… Uh… A Public Speaking Coach that Uses Filler Words?! (video)

I recently had an interesting conversation with a very successful business man. We were talking about some work that we’re doing together. At one point while I was talking, he interrupted me and said “You’re using filler words! You’re a speaking speaking coach. Why are you us...

June 29, 2019
Communication Skills , Presentation Skills , Public Speaking
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Presenting Your Creativity – For UX Designers, Filmmakers, Artists and Others (video)

Some quick ideas for creative professionals to present their creations to clients, senior decision-makers, or the general public. These are tactics that can apply to UX Designers presenting to non-design teams, Filmmakers and Visual Artists seeking funding, and others that have to speak with impact ...

January 29, 2019
Communication Skills , Mindset , Presentation Skills
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A Mental Hack to Transform How You Speak: Communication Workshop at Keller Williams NYC (video)

I recently conducted a workshop on communication and presentation skills for a group of new Real Estate Agents at Keller Williams in Manhattan. We discussed how to build professional confidence, and speak with assertiveness, even if you have limited experience as a new agent, or if you find yourself...

How Much Should You Rehearse for a Presentation? Examples from Theater, Politics and TED Talks (videos)

Practice and rehearsal is essential for giving a great presentation. But occasionally clients or students ask me exactly how much they should practice. Of course the correct answer varies for each person. But the short answer is that you should practice again and again until you know the entire pres...

How Elizabeth Holmes Created a Billion-Dollar Scam on Investors by Exploiting a Loophole in Human Psychology (video)

Elizabeth Holmes was charged last month with an “elaborate, years-long fraud” by the SEC. At its peak, her company Theranos (founded in 2003) was valued at $9 billion. Holmes was recognized as a genius innovator, the female Steve Jobs, an example for young women everywhere. She was celeb...

February 17, 2018
Persuasion , Psychology
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Lessons From Professional Party Crashers: Persuasion and Social Psychology (video)

I discovered a group of guys on YouTube called Yes Theory. Among many fun and hilarious antics they get into, they have a special preference for crashing exclusive Hollywood events. We can actually learn some key insights on psychology and persuasion from them. I’ve personally seen these work ...

Speaking Slowly Will Transform Your Communication – See How in this TEDx Talk (video)

One of the most frequent changes I make with my clients is to force them to slow down when they speak. This seemingly simple adjustment almost always creates a huge change in how they sound. But they sometimes ask: “If I slow down, will I be able to say everything I need to?” Well, watch...

December 3, 2017
Communication Skills , Leadership , Persuasion , Public Speaking
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3 Practical Ways to Gain More Social Presence

Social Presence seems like an elusive concept. We can definitely recognize it when others have it, but it’s tough to replicate. These are practical steps you can take to build your social presence immediately. 1. Say things that are slightly risky Key word being slightly. You want to push the ...

November 16, 2017
Leadership , Mindset , Persuasion
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What a Natural Alpha Really Looks Like

(Listen or read the post below) The alpha is the big dog. The boss. The leader. The concept of the “alpha” was derived from observations of wolf packs in captivity in the mid 20th century. Since then, the alpha idea was applied in the spheres of personal development, business, leadership...