How to be Fully Present in a Conversation
When was the last time you totally zoned out during a meeting? We’ve all done the usual ‘uh-huh, uh-huh,’ with a head bob while our brain wanders aimlessly…
5 Steps to Anticipate Audience Questions (and Prepare in Advance)
An active, engaged audience is a presenter’s dream. That moment when a dozen hands go up at the end of your presentation can mean both good and bad…
Motivate Yourself with This Simple Language Trick
Even the most fulfilling job on earth brings with it some tedious, pain-in-the-neck, demotivating activities. Behind glamorous job titles are annoying little things like unending paperwork, countless emails,…
4 Image Hacks for Improved Visual Storytelling on Presentation Slides
If you use images to tell your story, you’re already one step ahead of the majority. I speak on behalf of every bored conference attendee and every person…
How to Communicate Your Ideas After a Brainstorm
Brainstorming sessions often result in far too many ideas. But without a clear priority list, no action is taken, making the whole brainstorming session unproductive. “There’s no such…
How to Gracefully Take a Compliment
Every person around us wants to be appreciated and valued. But hey, can we take a simple compliment? It seems to be a universal challenge. In this article, we…
Use This Stand-Up Comedian’s Trick to Communicate Your Success
So, you’ve smashed your sales target or completed a project ahead of schedule. Now, you want to communicate this success to your team and make your boss proud….