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Compelling Storytelling at Year-End

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In a few short weeks, an 11,875-pound Waterford Crystal bedazzled ball will begin a 60 second descent. While reflecting on the past year, New Year’s Eve merrymakers coast to coast will raise their glasses and jump into 2016. When the … READ MORE

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7 Tips for the 7-Minute Attention Span

“People who know what they’re talking about don’t need PowerPoint.” – Steve Jobs

7 minutes. The attention span of a typical audience lasts about 7 minutes before you run the risk of losing them. You might get 10 minutes if … READ MORE

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Simon Sinek – Call to Action

“He gave the ‘I Have a Dream’ speech, not the ‘I have a Plan’ speech.” (Simon Sinek)

In his Ted talk, “How Great Leaders Inspire Action,” (click image for video) Simon Sinek’s  message, and presentaton style, inspire his audience … READ MORE

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Sharing Your Data's Story

“Storytelling is the most powerful way to put ideas into the world today.” (Robert McKee)

The power of storytelling to connect presenter to audience is undeniable. For data-driven presentations, it’s critical to keep in mind your audience remembers stories … READ MORE

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It's a New Year! Never do these things again!

A new year is here and so follows a new line up of presentations — many of which will give you the opportunity to exhibit your leadership, your contributions, and your ideas. Presentations are possibly the most influential form of … READ MORE

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Toasting Season is Here Again!

All year long we make it a point to help our clients invest in preparation so they can shine whenever they present.  The holiday season is no exception.

This month, we’d like to once again help you Confidently Step into … READ MORE

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Sexy Data? Here's How!

This month we challenged you to think of ways to make your data sexy.  Our takeaway was that data can, in fact, be engaging, memorable, and even sexy.  It’s up to you to make it sizzle.

We realize that this … READ MORE

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When Is It Ok to Use Humor?

One question we are often asked is, “When is it okay to use humor in a presentation?”  Humor can help bring the energy up in the room, but to help you be sure it will benefit your presentation, we bring … READ MORE

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Better Presentations Use Analogies, Examples, and Stories

In one of our monthly tips, we shared the success story of Bryan Stevenson.  After giving his 20 minute presentation, his TED audience was moved to donate one million dollars to his cause – and he made his presentation … READ MORE

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Preparing a Purposeful Close: A Two Step Approach

In one of our tips, we talked about how  Navy Seal Accomplishes His Mission and emphasized the importance of summarizing your key points at the end of your presentation.

For business presentations, we find it is helpful to have this … READ MORE

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