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- Gain Competitive Selling Advantage At The Whiteboard - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Milly SonnemanHow can you share information and show ideas to your peers? Are you fed up with not getting recognized, and not getting the respect you deserve? If you’ve had it with feeling like ‘nobody gets it’…now you have a choice. Learn new ways to connect with your audience. Show your ideas clearly to ...
Views: 1215 - Get Out Of A Sales Rut With This Single Move - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Milly SonnemanSales flat? No movement? If you’re not making your numbers, winning new clients, and getting the results you deserve, it’s time to get out of the rut you’re in. Find out how—right here. For starters, roll up your sleeves. Find out how deep a rut you’re in. Are these phrases part of your ...
Views: 3037 - Get Ready, Get Started With Presentation Skills Training - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Milly SonnemanAspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners are always looking for an edge to get ahead. That’s why presentation skills training starts with this 3-step system to get the edge. More and more entrepreneurs and small business owners know that it’s no longer enough to have a cool idea or ...
Views: 966 - Go Green In Presentation Skills Training - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Milly SonnemanWe are now living in a world where environmental consciousness is a growing concern. ‘Going green’ is a top priority for savvy consumers and entrepreneurs. Find out how to choose green when choosing professional presentation skills training. With more focus on environmental safety, it’s ...
Views: 1725 - Hate Presenting? Top Tips From Presentation Skills Training - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Milly SonnemanBig presentation tomorrow? If you’ve been putting it off, have no clue what to say and no idea where to begin…you are not alone. No wonder so many people say, “I hate presenting.” Here are the most popular top tips from my presentation skills training to help you get confident and ready for your ...
Views: 1004 - How To Achieve Global Communicating—With Total Confidence - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Milly SonnemanWorking with virtual teams and global partners? Ever wonder how you’re coming across and if you are truly communicating effectively? Find out exactly how to know you’re spot on—with total confidence. As business continues to expand and teams increasingly work globally, many professionals have ...
Views: 1032 - How To Be A Hero With Presentation Skills Training - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Milly SonnemanAre you the hero when you present in front of people? Are you consistently chosen as the person to open minds and close deals? If you want to be the hero in your business, these 5 tips show you how. In presentation skills training, experts explain exactly the difference between being the best ...
Views: 996 - How To Build Selling Skills In Minutes—At The Whiteboard - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Milly SonnemanWhat do children and sales consultants have in common? Ask them to play and they’ll jump in. Tap into this natural ability and you’ll unlock the secret to whiteboard presenting. In more organizations and small businesses, sales professionals and subject matter experts are turning to ...
Views: 1173 - How To Communicate With Global Partners - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Milly SonnemanGlobal partners, distance team members and virtual vendors - all demand one thing. Effective presentation skills for effective communication. Do you have the right training to communicate successfully in a global marketplace? Just last week, a new coaching client approached me with this ...
Views: 698 - How To Create Persuasive Sales Presentations In Minutes - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Milly SonnemanYes, minutes—not hours. Not days. Not all weekend. Not anymore. If you’re ready to connect with customers and prospects and share your solutions—here is the quick and easy way to design highly persuasive sales presentations. Sales presenting is a critical part of professional business. If ...
Views: 2541 - How To Design An Effective PowerPoint Sales Presentation - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Milly SonnemanAre you and your teams giving effective PowerPoint sales presentations? Or are you guilty of putting audiences to sleep? While sales professionals have the best intentions, poor sales presentations often stems from poor planning. It’s not that you are intentionally abusing your audience. But ...
Views: 1772 - How to Develop Real World Presentation Skills - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from Milly SonnemanPresentation skills are taught in corporate training classes, public workshops and college courses. But do they teach you the right skills to solve your workplace problems and achieve your career goals? In corporate training classes, public workshops and college courses, presentation ...
Views: 845 - How To Get Appointments With Crazy-Busy Customers - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Milly SonnemanWhat’s the real secret to land appointments with insanely busy customers? How can you deal with postponements, excuses, unanswered emails and missed calls? Here are 4 must-have tips to get appointments with your crazy-busy clients. While searching for a cure to nail down appointments with ...
Views: 1111 - How To Get More Customers - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Milly SonnemanAre you tired of struggling to create a world-class business... and spending more than you make each month? Many entrepreneurs, small business owners and Internet marketers face this problem. It’s tough to break into a market, attract new customers and escape the trap of self-employment: ...
Views: 945 - How To Ignite Conferences: Fed Up With Boring PowerPoints? - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Milly SonnemanAre you planning a conference, meeting or presentation…but want to steer clear of boring, same-old, same-old PowerPoints? Find out 7 hot trends for sparking fresh ideas and lively interaction in conferences. In these times, more organizations are looking for value and return on investment for ...
Views: 1032 - How To Inspire Customers To Buy - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Milly SonnemanTrying to get customers to buy comes with certain challenges. Find out 6 quick and easy tips. Learn how to impress your customers, speed up decisions, and never ever dread selling again. “I hate selling” is a common refrain in many small businesses. Entrepreneurs, subject matter experts and ...
Views: 3334 - How to Monitor Whiteboard Selling Skills in 5 Steps - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Milly SonnemanEver wonder how your sales team is really doing using a whiteboard in sales with customers and prospects? If your staff is dispersed in regions or working remotely, worrying about performance standards could be keeping you up at night. Sleepless nights? If nightmares about performance are ...
Views: 1883 - How To Open Up Conversations In Sales Presenting - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Milly SonnemanPresenting to customers and prospects? It’s amazing how much more effective sales presenting is when you open up conversations where everyone participates. Sales presentations are remarkable opportunities to collaborate, discuss, answer questions and trouble shoot problems. Only one gigantic ...
Views: 1313 - How To Present Your Awesome Company - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Milly SonnemanYou need to work on client projects. You have a business to run. You have urgent issues to deal with. How can you find time to present your company to clients and prospects? “I don’t have time to present my company.” I understand. I’ve heard this from many consultants, coaches and ...
Views: 1116 - How To Present Your Business Online - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Milly SonnemanIf you’ve been dreading online presenting but everyone is telling you, “You must do it!” there is hope. Use these 5-fast steps to feel confident and comfortable in online presentations. Entrepreneurs, small business owners, and professional service professionals are searching for new skills. ...
Views: 1011 - How to Present Your Own Ideas - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from Milly SonnemanPresenting personal can be a challenge. It is easy to loose the connection to your audience. These seven rules can help anybody to stay on track and become more effective in getting your point across. Blow a big deal? Trash an important pitch? Ouch. It hurts. But you will recover. ...
Views: 1138 - How To Stop Judging Your Presentation - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Milly SonnemanHate the way you give presentations? If you’re kicking yourself over lousy performance, now you can escape feeling like the worst presenter in the world. Find out here… Many experienced presenters and new presenters berate their performance after the fact. If you had a hidden camera in the ...
Views: 831 - How To Win An Award In Whiteboard Presenting - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Milly SonnemanLooking for ways to wrap up an intense selling conversation with a bang? Discover this creative 7-step plan for whiteboard presenting. Use it to sell your ideas with poise, skill and professionalism. Working interactively at a whiteboard allows everyone to get involved. Plus, it’s a powerful ...
Views: 887 - How Whiteboard Selling Skills Get Better and Faster Results - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Milly SonnemanLearn whiteboard presenting in minutes not hours? It’s true! When it comes to learning new skills, one thing is certain. It must be easy and fast. Whiteboard skills for selling and presenting are no exception. The entire system for learning new whiteboard selling skills is rapid and easy. ...
Views: 1390 - Instant Playbook For Tomorrow’s Presentation - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Milly SonnemanIt’s easy to wait until the last minute. With a crazy-hectic schedule, insane clients and urgent requests…who has time to plan a business presentation in profound detail? Get ahead with 3 bold moves from an expert’s playbook. If it’s the night before your big day, and you just haven’t made ...
Views: 930 - Interactive Storytelling: 7 Alternatives For Slide Craziness - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Milly SonnemanPeople connect with stories while presenting their businesses, proposals and ideas. Some people are born with an innate craving for telling their story with PowerPoint slides. Right? Wrong. While slides are a common tool for communication in many organizations, it appears that babies, ...
Views: 1275 - Is Your Presentation Falling Flat? 5 Top Tips Of Presentation Skills Training - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Milly SonnemanAre you getting ready for a critical presentation? Are you struggling to calm down, while your heart races and your face gets hot? Learn 5 top tips to answer these persistent problems. If you’ve ever faced a presentation with increasing nervousness and stage fright, there is hope. ...
Views: 1080 - Is Your Presentation Style Truly Collaborative? - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Milly SonnemanAfter a recent presentation skills training, I had an interesting question from one of our participants. What is a truly collaborative presentation style? I found it fascinating because we can learn so much from people who present in a collaborative manner. I recommend you take a moment right ...
Views: 1510 - Is Your Sales Presentation In Danger? 5 Top Tips Of Sales Communication Training - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Milly SonnemanCountdown to a big client pitch? Are you struggling to get organized, focus on benefits and answer tough questions? Learn 5 top tips to be a super star sales communicator. If you’ve ever faced an important client presentation with increasing anxiety, there is an alternative. Sales ...
Views: 1113 - It's Easy To Be Remarkable - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Milly SonnemanMost busy business owners and professionals claim they don't have any time to create new presentations. If this sounds familiar, read on. You'll find out 5 easy short cuts to create presentations that people won't stop talking about. Time. Our most precious resource. Let's face it. There's ...
Views: 573 - Lose a Little Weight, Your Results Win Big - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Milly SonnemanYou don't need to be "the biggest loser," in dropping the most weight like the winner of the reality television series, to win big results in weight loss. Losing a little fat and flab from your presentation can have an extremely positive effect on your sales health--no matter how overweight your ...
Views: 592 - Master The Uncertainty Of Presentations - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Milly SonnemanWhy try to fool ourselves? Presenting to a group is fraught with uncertainty. If you want to know exactly what will happen at every moment, you’d be better off hiding in the closet. Here’s the secret for feeling confident in every situation… In spite of extreme risks and rampant uncertainty, ...
Views: 921 - Mastering Mistakes In Whiteboard Sales Presenting - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Milly SonnemanWorried about making mistakes in front of important clients? If presenting and selling with a whiteboard is in your future, it helps to know what to watch out for…and how to recover instantly. Many subject matter experts worry about appearing professional and poised in front of decision ...
Views: 1529 - Present Your Way To The Top: Selling At The Whiteboard - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Milly SonnemanWhat if sales presentations were easier, faster and better without slides? What if you could engage your clients, create meaningful conversations and collaborate together—from the start? Find out the 3 secrets to unlock unstoppable results. Selling at the whiteboard revolutionizes what you ...
Views: 1226 - Presentation Power - Does Your Audience Hate To Read? - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from Milly SonnemanGiving an important presentation? Before you do, ask yourself a simple question: Does your audience hate to read? If everyone seems too busy, too distracted and too short on time to read...find out what can you do about it. Clients, prospects, and employees. Are you hearing the same ...
Views: 511 - Presentation Round Up - The Good, The Bad and The Ugly - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from Milly SonnemanLooking to stand out in the crowd? Yet still need to 'fit in' to the corporate culture, norms and standards for business presenting? Don't fret. You're not alone. Millions of people grapple with this tough dilemma. You want to be different, cutting-edge and radical. But you don't want to ...
Views: 499 - Presentation Skills Training For Global Collaboration - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Milly SonnemanIn today’s quickly changing market, more and more work is done virtually and collaboratively. Tools constantly change. But core skills guarantee success. Are your skills up to par? Anytime, anywhere. Virtual collaboration is the way of the future. It’s the secret to unlock tremendous ...
Views: 1124 - Presentation Skills Training For Highly Effective Mobile Teams - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Milly SonnemanMore and more teams are working remotely. With new tools and technology, this is now easier than ever before. Yet one thing can derail highly effective teams. Find out how to guarantee success of your remote teams. With the evolution of tools and technology, distributed teams are becoming ...
Views: 923 - Presentation Skills Training: 5 Secrets For Fearless Presenting - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Milly SonnemanBeing able to present to a small or large group, speaking in public, and standing in the spotlight can bring even the bravest leader to his or her knees. Public speaking is the number 1 fear of most business professionals. Discover 5 easy secrets to move from fear to fearless. In today’s ...
Views: 882 - Presentation Skills Training: How To Connect With A Remote Audience - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Milly SonnemanCurious how to connect, engage, and persuade your remote audience? More and more business presentations are held virtually. Find out how to make a powerful connection--when your audience isn’t in the same room. Where are virtual presentations rising in popularity? Everywhere! Educational ...
Views: 1507 - Presentation Skills Training: How To Deliver A Winning Webinar - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Milly SonnemanYes, it really is possible to deliver a dynamic and powerful webinar, even if you consider yourself technophobic. Just follow these 7 easy tips and you’ll be delighted at the dramatic results to your business. More and more people are gravitating towards virtual meetings, online presentations ...
Views: 1023 - Presentation Skills Training: How To Handle Difficult Questions - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Milly SonnemanWhat’s the toughest part of business presenting to important clients and prospects? How to handle difficult questions with poise. Curious how the pros make it look so easy and natural? Find out how to handle questions under fire with complete ease. With more and more subject matter experts ...
Views: 1084 - Presentation Skills Training: How To Wow Your Virtual Audience - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Milly SonnemanRecently, a Fortune 500 company asked for a presentation skills training on virtual collaboration. In our jam-packed 2-day course, new presenters learned specific skills for highly interactive virtual presentations. What we found may surprise you. More and more organizations are gravitating ...
Views: 920 - Presentation Skills Training: Sales Conversations Made Simple - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Milly SonnemanMany people seek presentation skills training to learn how to sell to crazy busy buyers. If you want to set yourself apart from these common practices, learn 6 steps for holding a true conversation everyone values. What are frazzled customers fed up with? One directional pitches. The ones ...
Views: 823 - Presentation Success ROAD Map - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from Milly SonnemanImagine having a simple and memorable 4-step roadmap for presentation success. Would you like to get your hands on it? I bet you would! I was just looking at The 2010 Social Media Marketing Benchmark Report from Marketing Sherpa. (I'm not an affiliate for them or for the report, just in case ...
Views: 676 - Presenting and Marketing Your Business - 3 New Rules - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Milly SonnemanNeed to give successful marketing presentations? Use any one of these 3 new rules to engage every audience and get results. Of course, you can use all three to attract customers, engage prospects and stand out in a crowd. Success in business starts with dynamite presentation skills for ...
Views: 800 - Pro Presenting: 6 Action Tips For Top Sales Communication - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Milly SonnemanAction speaks louder than words…especially in sales communications. If you’ve ever wondered what sales pros learn in sales communication training, you can find out now. Use these 6-tips to ignite instant action. “Even if you’re on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there” - ...
Views: 1291 - Protect Yourself From Being BURNED By Sales Candidates Who Over-Represent Their Skill Level - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Milly SonnemanTo take a common example from business life, consider the job interview. Let’s picture the situation together. You have advertised for sales associate and gathered resumes. Now, you must interview each candidate up close. This experience can be daunting. To prepare yourself and the ...
Views: 1100 - Pump Up Whiteboard Notetaking For Powerful Selling - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Milly SonnemanHow do you process information? By taking notes. In traditional classes, we learned to write down everything. But for powerful selling, visual note taking at a whiteboard is much more powerful. Curious how to pump up your whiteboard note taking? In talking with graphic facilitators, ...
Views: 1574 - Pump Up: How To Deliver A Dynamic Sales Presentation - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Milly SonnemanAs many professionals know, sales presentation training provides a step-by-step method for delivering engaging and exciting sales presentations. But what if you’re short on time, short on money and have a big pitch to give tomorrow? If so, you’re in luck. Read on and discover 5 easy steps to ...
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