Blog bites: Throw out the traditional Use lively language Deepen the relationship Pay attention to your audience Use the best body language These days, we’re all busy – and getting busier. Our attention spans are short – and getting shorter. And we all have multiple digital devices that have a constant call on our focus. …
Blog bites: Slides should add value Be confident presenting without PowerPoint YOU are the best visual aid Have you ever sat through a boring presentation? Of course all of us have. The question is – what makes it a dull experience? The answer is almost always – PowerPoint. Let’s be fair. When we say PowerPoint, …
Blog bites: Clarify your intention before any meeting Pinpoint the desired outcome Make it about your audience Have you ever left a meeting room thinking, ‘What was the point of that?’. Perhaps you’ve facilitated a meeting, only to feel frustrated that you didn’t get the outcome you wanted. There’s a very simple reason why: the …
Blog bites: Adopt a powerful posture Possess passion and playfulness Use your voice to influence others Did you know that you can be incredibly influential, even when you’re not in a position of power? It’s true! How often do you see people sitting in meetings, slouching and passively participating? It gives the impression that they …
Blog bites: Vocal tone + hand gestures = negotiation success Use the 3 Ps: projection, pace and pitch Recently, we watched a woman try to negotiate with her child as he stood screaming in the street. “Please be quiet Tommy!” she pleaded with her hands open and palms facing up. You’ll remember from Negotiation Ninja Part …
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