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If you are an entrepreneur, professional or innovator, you live in the deep waters of your ideas, vision, and details. When someone asks, “what do you do?” – do you find yourself at a loss for words? Add an audience – whether it’s a job interview, investors, or a potential client considering your company for their project, and your tongue …
“Raise your hand if you have a particular way of folding your towels.” This was my opening line, followed by a demonstration of my towel folding expertise. I shared that my husband complies with my request for this specific folding technique. [You have to wisely pick your battles and this wasn’t on the top of his list.] My towel escapade was a blast. I …
Sam walked into our session with positive energy radiating from every core of his being: enthusiasm, readiness and a big smile to match. I watched two of his videos where he demonstrated that same energy. Sam’s a glib-wiz – those folks who know their business or their products so well – they can speak about it in a moment’s notice. …
Chris, a CEO of a large local company is one of 5 businesses sponsoring a awards banquet. He and his 4 colleagues have 3 minutes to speak. At our first session, with his speech in hand – he stands, and the first words of his speech are: “On behalf of…” Surprised? Neither was I. I asked Chris,” How many of …
“…stories are the single best inspirational, motivational, and instructional tool that we have.” ~ Richard Krevolin Imagine, making $55,000 per minute the next time you give a speech? In March 2012, Bryan Stevenson, Executive Director of the Equal Justice Initiative raised 1 million dollars after his 18-minute TED Talk, We Need to Talk about Injustice. Bryan Stevenson delivers a cadre …
