December 29, 2010 – 6:39 pm
As I write this year-end blog posting, I was trying to think of what profound piece of advice I could offer up to the thousands of people I come in contact with over the course of a year. I’m cautious because there seems to be no end to the ideas hocked to presenters these days that range from the latest, [...]
Most presenters are looking for some kind of presentation edge – something that would set them apart from everyone else at a conference or seminar. And if it’s at all possible, it would be great if it could be picked up at Best Buy for under $100! The reality is – sellers of presentation software, [...]
When it comes to responding to RFPs and RFQs, one thing is for sure, no one pops the cork if you come in second place. Not even the best companies win them all, but an organization should NEVER lose a major project opportunity because your live presentation team failed to articulate the proposal details, deliver them [...]
February 22, 2008 – 3:58 pm
See if this sounds a little familiar… You’ve been an engineer in a larger organization for a while now. And over the years, your insight into the engineering process has created a steady vertical climb in your career path. But now, there are a few rumblings regarding your communication style. It’s obviously served you well for [...]
October 8, 2007 – 6:29 pm
It’s estimated the average business professional sits through 2-3 presentations of some sort every work day. This little data point creates a challenge for all of us. How can I make my presentations stand out from the crowd? Especially if you find yourself competing for a sales opportunity, budget dollars or maybe just mindshare for [...]