More survey results from Distinction Communication’s 2009
Annual Presentation Impact Survey…
Q1. How would you rank the importance of personal presentation skills in what you do?
86.1% Communicating with a solid level of clarity and confidence directly impacts my career & income.”
13.8% I present from time to time but the stakes don’t seem all that high
0% I don’t do any formal presentations
Watch out! According to our survey participants, communicating confidently affects how much you’ll be eating out this month- or if you’ll even have a job. While it may not seem that dire, we hear from our clients every day that presenting confidently and meaningfully is mission critical to your success. You can know a product line inside and out, but if you can’t sell it to others, you’re hosed. You can slice and dice a P&L 12 ways from Sunday, but if you can’t inspire confidence in the people you lead and cast a meaningful vision of the future, you will never realize your leadership potential.
What this means to you…
You may not think you present often but I’d suggest your definition of ‘presentation’ may need expanding. I’d make a bet (and I’m not a betting man) that you communicate important information and ideas to others on a daily basis. Rarely has there been a life skill that transcends so many areas of our lives. Whether you’re delivering a keynote, doing an elevator pitch or addressing a parent-teacher conference, you are presenting. Find a place to help you cultivate those important skills. If you need some ideas – we may have a few 
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