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Access POWER - by Joseph Riggio- 5 Tips for Dressing for Success While Presenting - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2012 from Gilda Bonanno"What should I wear when I present?" One of my coaching clients asked me this question recently. While it might sound more like a question for a style consultant, it's also an appropriate question for a presentation skills coach like me. In addition to your presentation content and delivery, ...
Views: 2082(1 vote) - 4 Presenter Mistakes to Avoid, Or Please Don't "Vomit" on Your Audience - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2012 from Gilda BonannoAt the end of my session at a conference, one of the audience members came up to tell me about a bad session she had attended. She said, "The presenter vomited his content on the audience. It was awful. I would have walked out if I wasn't sitting in the front row." That's pretty strong ...
Views: 1318(2 votes) - One Easy Way to Present Better: Get Organized! - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2012 from Gilda BonannoOne of the easiest ways to be a better presenter is by organizing your content clearly and logically. It sounds so simple, yet many presenters don't organize their material; instead, they just throw everything at the audience, all jumbled together with no clear indication of how things relate ...
Views: 1225(2 votes) - 9 Tips for Communicating With Confidence - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2012 from Gilda BonannoConfident communicators are not afraid to take up their space at the table and let their voices be heard. They know their subject well and project a strong belief in what they're saying without being conceited or arrogant. And as a result, the audience is more likely to listen to them and ...
Views: 1439(1 vote) - Public Speaking Tips From Chef Bobby Flay - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2012 from Gilda BonannoI'm a fan of the TV cooking competition, The Next Food Network Star, hosted by celebrity chef Bobby Flay. The winning chef gets his or her own cooking show on the Food Network. The show offers lesson not just about cooking, but also about presentation skills because the winning chef has to ...
Views: 1305(2 votes) - Tips to Improve Your Conversational Spanish with Different Groups of People - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2012 from Michael ReyLearning Spanish becomes more effective with regular practice. If you are in an environment where everyone else is learning Spanish just like you, then it is your duty to find the right acquaintances that can help you to make your learning easier. Though the language trainers assist you in ...
Views: 810 - How Do You Give Exceptional Customer Care? - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2012 from Joey FaucetteIn the last few months, our team has run up a steep learning curve in developing a new product line and the means to administer it. We’ve experienced a great deal of change and discovered as we’ve run this race that exceptional customer care is an integral part of a successful process. Here ...
Views: 1127 - 10 Tips for How to Use Notecards Effectively When Presenting - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2012 from Gilda BonannoIt's okay to use notes when presenting, especially if you're speaking on a new topic or to a new audience. The key to using notes effectively is what is included in your notes and how you use them. The following ten tips will help you use notes effectively to remember the key points of your ...
Views: 2451(2 votes) - Cut Out Your Sloppy Language When Presenting - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2012 from Gilda BonannoLanguage is a tool that helps you communicate your message to your audience. Sloppy and imprecise language, however, can interfere with your communication. Here are six tips for eliminating sloppy language: 1. Mind your grammar You don't have to be a grammarian to follow basic grammar ...
Views: 1420(2 votes) - 9 Tips for How to Present While Seated - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2012 from Gilda Bonanno"You can't start a fire sitting down" is an old cliché that I used in graduate school to explain to the supervising professor why I taught my American history class section standing up. (I also thought to myself, "it's harder for them to shoot a moving target.") The professor preferred that I ...
Views: 1365(2 votes) - Self-Confidence is a Major Element of Success in Public Speaking Success - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2012 from Gilda BonannoSelf-confidence is a crucial element in public speaking success. You are not speaking just to hear yourself talk – you are speaking because you have something to say. Before you can command the attention of your audience, you have to believe that you have a message that is worth listening to ...
Views: 1350(1 vote) - 10 Tips to Improve Your Public Speaking Skills - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2012 from Gilda BonannoHere are 10 tips to improve your public speaking skills, whether you are presenting at work, giving a toast at a wedding or receiving an award. 1. Have a Message What is the one thing that you want the audience to remember from your presentation? Put it into one sentence and you have your ...
Views: 1606(2 votes) - Take the 6-Second Presentation Challenge - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2012 from Gilda BonannoDuring election season here in the U.S., one of my clients, the CEO of a nonprofit organization, was invited to film an endorsement for a candidate's television commercial. Her role was to introduce herself and her organization and explain why she supports the candidate. She was happy to ...
Views: 1162(2 votes) - 4 Ingredients to Include in a Workshop Introduction - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2012 from Gilda BonannoI worked with an entrepreneur recently who is offering a new workshop with a colleague. Her part of the workshop includes kicking it off, with about 10 minutes allocated for her workshop introduction. Here are 4 ingredients that should be included in a workshop introduction (which you can ...
Views: 1554(1 vote) - 7 Steps to Successful Storytelling in Your Presentations - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2012 from Gilda BonannoRelevant and engaging stories can be a compelling part of your presentation – whether you are presenting at a board meeting, an industry conference or an awards banquet. Here are 7 steps to follow to make your storytelling successful: 1. Pick a relevant story. Think about the story from ...
Views: 1416(2 votes) - Public Speaking Lessons From Speaking Italian Over the Phone - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2012 from Gilda BonannoI recently returned from Italy where I facilitated training in Rome for a global client – more than 50 employees came from Italy, France, Spain, Germany, Belgium, Holland and Portugal. I also spent a few days touring and sightseeing. When I left the U.S., my Italian language skills were ...
Views: 2655(1 vote) - LoadRunner training : Why Performance testing is important - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2012 from ramky johnyPerformance is always considered as a measure of quality. Even if the required functionality is there but the application has some issues with performance then the quality gets at stake and no matter how much effort and resources are being utilized. LoadRunner training can help to identify the ...
Views: 1617 - 10 Factors That Make Your Presentation or Speech Effective - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2012 from Gilda BonannoWhile presenting at the National Speakers Association (NSA) Convention in Orlando, I was able to hear dozens of presentations and speeches. The experience led me to think about what makes a presentation or speech effective, which I define as the ability to communicate your message clearly in a ...
Views: 15170(2 votes) - How to End Your Presentation so the Audience Knows You're Done - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2012 from Gilda BonannoWhen you give a presentation, how does the audience know you're done? If you're half-heartedly saying, "any questions?" as a means to signal that you're done speaking, then you're missing the opportunity to finish strong. Here are techniques for ending your presentation strongly so the ...
Views: 1639(2 votes) - Take Your Presentations from Okay to Outstanding - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2012 from Gilda BonannoEver feel like you're presenting on "auto-pilot"? Or like you've gotten to the point where you present okay, but still feel like you could do better? Here are four suggestions for taking your presentations from okay to outstanding, so you can really connect with the audience and convey ...
Views: 1167(2 votes) - 6 Tips for Introducing Yourself at the Start of Your Presentation - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2012 from Gilda BonannoIn a presentation skills program a few weeks ago, someone asked me, "Gilda, how do I introduce myself at the start of my presentation to warm up the audience and establish credibility?" Contrary to what you might think, the answers do not include a lengthy recital of all your achievements or a ...
Views: 1573(2 votes) - 4 Reasons Not to Start Your Presentation With a Joke - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2012 from Gilda BonannoIn my presentation skills training programs, people often ask me, "Should I start my presentation with a joke?" My immediate response is "No!" Now I'm a fan of humor as much as anyone – and in fact, probably more than most people, since I've been performing onstage with an improv comedy ...
Views: 1505(4 votes) - How to Introduce Yourself Quickly - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2012 from Gilda BonannoSometimes you have to introduce yourself in 60 seconds or less. This type of introduction is not your "elevator speech" – it's a brief introduction only long enough to outline the basics. For example, at some networking events, everyone sits around a large table and then each person stands ...
Views: 1631(2 votes) - Answering Questions Without Losing Control of Your Time - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2012 from Gilda BonannoHave you ever seen a speaker run out of time because he or she spent too much time answering very basic or very advanced questions that were irrelevant to most of the audience? For example, a few years ago, I attended a presentation on using LinkedIn. The program description promised an ...
Views: 1354(1 vote) - 3 Ways Not to Start Your Presentation - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2012 from Gilda BonannoThe first few minutes of your presentation are some of the most important – when you have the opportunity to make a good first impression and capture the audience’s attention. In those crucial few minutes, the audience will decide whether what you have to say is worth listening to. Here are ...
Views: 1444(1 vote) - 3 Ways NOT to End Your Presentation - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2012 from Gilda BonannoThe last few minutes of your presentation are important - when you have the final opportunity to make your point and leave a lasting impression on the audience. Here are 3 ways NOT to end your presentation: 1. “Any questions…?” First of all, don’t ask for questions if you don’t really ...
Views: 1562(1 vote) - A Good Web Designing Company Can Help Your Website to Be Famous - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2012 from Will SmithMillions websites are live around the internet. Some of the websites are personal blog some of them are e-commerce websites and sometimes some people also use website as the portfolio. Not all of the websites has the power to attract people. Some well designed website will make you loving to ...
Views: 888 - Charming Date Reviews: Chatting Your Russian Women To Get Her - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2012 from lisa yungHere is a charming date review on getting girls from Russia. In some way to date a Russian woman successfully is the same with chatting up her. Because if you have pleasant and happy chatting and talking time, you both will enjoy the presence of each other and you have a certain attraction to ...
Views: 2986 - Create Traditions that Sizzle, Not Fizzle - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2012 from Judy WidenerHas this ever happened to you? You're knee deep in the hustle and bustle of the holidays, when you have a flash of inspiration: you want to start a new tradition with your beloveds. But when you share your idea, you only get scowls in response. Your vision of an evening of hot cider and ...
Views: 1530 - Collaboration in the Workplace - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2012 from Lisa RezacHave you ever noticed how your perceptions and those of others often don't match? It is said that we all hold “a piece of the pie.” This is why collaboration is necessary and usually advantageous at work: to gain access to unfamiliar territory and the new resources that live in other people. ...
Views: 1717(1 vote) - 8 secrets of speaking like a native English Speaker - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzie8 secrets of speaking like a native English Speaker. Are you prepared to do what it takes? 1. THE SECRET You have to be prepared to do what native speakers do. Are you prepared to do what native speakers do? 2. ENGLISH ENVIRONMENT English speakers have an English environment: radio, ...
Views: 3100 - BA Training : How UML helps to make analysis picture perfect - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2012 from ramky johnyAfter requirements have been finalized and have been agreed upon by all the stakeholders. Then comes the phase of analysis and modeling the requirements into architectural designs and diagrams. BA Training is a useful investment in one’s future. BA Training will be helping a novice to become ...
Views: 1332(1 vote) - Three Keys To Self-Trust - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2012 from Nadine LoveHave you ever worked hard to achieve something you wanted, but when it came time to step up, you wanted to run away? This is what happened to my client Charmaine. Charmaine had worked hard to create her website, set up coaching groups, and develop her unique nine-step system for stay-at-home ...
Views: 1147(2 votes) - Public Speaking 101 - What If Your Participants are Unresponsive to Your Message - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2012 from Jack Wong | The Family Centred EntrepreneurImagine the following scenario: You are the trainer in this 1-day personal development workshop. There are 50 participants in the room. You have just delivered the first session. While scanning the room, you notice your participants are unresponsive. Some of them appear to be lost too. What ...
Views: 1544 - What's Your Suggestibilty? Knowing Your Personal Style of Communication and How You Process Information - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2012 from Tania ManczarekSuggestibility is a term that can be used to describe how much you are influenced by something or someone. However, another explanation was developed by psychotherapist and hypnosis expert, John Kappas, PhD, who believed your suggestibility is also about how you receive and process information ...
Views: 3866 - Mastering The Art of Engagement – Why Authenticity is The New Currency in Business Today - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2012 from Vanessa SimpkinsAre you tired of people’s eyes glazing over when you tell them what you do? Do you feel like the teacher from Charlie Brown, like the words are coming out of your mouth but all people hear is wa wa wah wah wah? Face it if you’re not standing out amongst the crowd you’re just another boring ...
Views: 1426 - Do you Daydream When you Should be Concentrating? - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2012 from Hal WechslerDo You Daydream (Mind-Wandering) Instead of Concentrating? • 1. New research (11.15.12) at UCSF (University of California), published in the journal, Clinical Psychological Science, reports that Daydreaming instead of focused Attention, causes Unhappiness and premature Aging. • 2. We ...
Views: 1673 - A Writer's Gratitude - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2012 from Trisha SugarekRecently I had a book signing at the iconic book store, E. Shaver's Book Sellers, here in Savannah, GA. What a special day! The staff made me feel so welcome. They had a nice spot all set up where the first thing the customer saw when they walked in was my table displaying my books. The store ...
Views: 1055 - 12 Twitter Post Types To Increase Your Online Presence and Influence - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2012 from Marina KostinaWe all know that social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter have shown tremendous growth in the past years; and because of their increasing popularity there is a need to understand how these applications affect the nature of online communication and interpersonal relation. According ...
Views: 1227 - Tips to Enhance Presenting and Public Speaking Ability - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2012 from Mellon HuntPresenting and public speaking anxiety is among the most often recorded issues throughout many age ranges. Here are some tips that can assist young children and grown-ups overcome their frights and improve their presenting and public speaking proficiency. Practice Presenting Initially around ...
Views: 1097 - Search Engine Marketing is a Great Way to Increase Profits - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2012 from Will SmithWhen you start a new business online or want to reach out to people around the world, a website is the best medium. If you want to do things in a professional way, it is a good idea to hire website design services. These designers have lot of experience and hence they can make the job easier for ...
Views: 870 - Communicating who you are in different ways - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2012 from Ray TapajnaCommunication Skills Hints and Tips by Tapsearch Com Editor Communications skills are essential for all of us but even more so for those who are advocates. Here are some hints and tips and reminders what it takes to get your story and who you really are across to others. It may ...
Views: 622 - 7 Tips to Successful Communication in all Relationships - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2012 from Julia Young1. Clarify definitions When something is not clear or you are in a disagreement, clarify definitions. Many times we use a word in a conversation thinking it means the same thing to the other person and it does not. Example: A wife once said “I’m not in love with my husband anymore” in one ...
Views: 1046 - Learn English Speaking the Online Way! - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2012 from Chander MadanEnglish has become a universal language of communication around the globe. Therefore, learning to speak English fluently is a priority for most people who do not have it as a native language. The most common advice that we have heard several times is to immerse ourselves deeply into the language ...
Views: 2227(1 vote) - Translation – Reducing the Communication Gap - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2012 from Jeny PitterThis is a huge world which is home to people speaking a variety of languages. Even in a single country, there are many languages. For example the official language of India is Hindi but people speak many other languages. The challenge exists around the world and we all know that understanding ...
Views: 804 - When Interrupting Is Effective Communication - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2012 from Uzi Weingartenby Bernard Uzi Weingarten We have all been taught that interrupting is rude and impolite. But that is not always the case. There are times when interrupting is both appropriate and effective, provided it is done skillfully. One such situation is when people are ‘circling’, that is, ...
Views: 979 - QA Training: How affective is to split your testing to gauge your testing effort - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2012 from ramky johnyTesting needs careful planning and implementations of techniques. Its due to testing the software is being verified and validated what functionality it must perform .There are a number of testing available and putting all your resources in linear manner will not serve the purpose. QA Training ...
Views: 869 - Effective Communication:‘Discounting’ Is For Sales Promotion, Not For People - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2012 from Uzi WeingartenIsn’t it great when you see a sale and that something you want has been discounted? I sure like seeing that. But in dealing with people and responding to their concerns, discounting is a mistake. I am reminded of this true story (names have been changed). I was attending a farewell party ...
Views: 1311 - How to Be Persuasive Online? 3 Psychological Triggers to Transcend Distrances with Words - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2012 from Marina KostinaMichael Fishman, the word guru and business coach once said: “The business you have is a function of the words you choose to describe it, and if you change the words on a particular day, the business changes. “ Therefore, the words that you choose to communicate with your audience online are ...
Views: 1163 - Effective Communication: Knock Before Entering Don’t Give Advice Before You Do This One Thing—Part 2 - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2012 from Uzi WeingartenEffective Communication: Knock Before Entering Don’t Give Advice Before You Do This One Thing—Part 2 Bernard Uzi Weingarten So you already know that one of the key skills of giving advice is Ask or Have. That is, either Ask Permission to give advice or Have an Invitation. (You can read the ...
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