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Writer’s Block? 6 Presentation Problems and How to Overcome Them
It’s one of the worst feelings in the world. You have to stand up before a group of people and give a talk, but you have no idea what you’re going to say and nothing is working. Sooner or later, we all face that situation. Review this list to diagnose your problem and find a solution that pulls your presentation out of your mind so you can share it with your audience. Continue reading
Posted in Blog Updates, Presentation Skills
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Marketing and Influence Made Easy
Looking for an easy way to influence others or market your solutions? Make it easy for your target audience to understand your ideas and use your solutions. This month’s newsletter, “Influence Lessons from Apple’s iPad” gives four simple steps to be persuasive by making it easy for your audience and I was pleased to see the same points echoed in today’s Wall Street Journal. Continue reading
Posted in Influence, Marketing
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Introverted? Networking Made Easy
Who is better at networking – introverts or extroverts? If you said “extroverts,” you’re not alone. But, you’d be wrong.
As a networking and influence coach, I know firsthand that introverts can be just as good as extroverts at networking, and many times, introverts can be even better. But first, introverts have to shift their perspective. Here’s how. Continue reading
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Influence, Marketing and Life Lessons from a Flash Mob
Have you seen the famous flash mob where people in New York Times were randomly “frozen,” the spinning beach ball of death at the TED conference or, my favorite, the hilarious Star Wars Subway Ride? If you have, you’ve seen Charlie Todd and his Improv Everywhere group at work. A week ago today, Charlie visited my home town and did a flash mob “mp3 experiment.” What can a flash mob teach you about influence and marketing? Plenty. Continue reading
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The Secret to Creating a Great Customer Experience
When was the last time you had a remarkable customer experience? How can you create one for your customers?
Read more for a simple secret to wow your clients and create an experience they’ll tell their friends about. Continue reading
Posted in Customer Service, Language
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Networking No-No #1: Saying, “I’d Like to Pick Your Brain.”
A woman approached me after my session on professional presence and said, “I’m starting a business. I’d like to have lunch with you and pick your brain.” Yuck. Don’t make this novice networking mistake.
Besides the gruesome image (zombie apocalypse anyone?), why on earth would I want to let someone I barely know pick my brain? There’s a better way to ask for help. Here’s how. Continue reading
Posted in Influence
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Influence Strategies: Increase Your Influence by Improving Your Language
Your mother was right: It’s not what you say, but how you say it. You can easily (and dramatically) increase your ability to influence others by improving your language skills. You can turn common situations into opportunities to create positive emotions and influence others. All it takes is a subtle shift of your language. Read on for five ways to tweak your language and influence others. Continue reading
Posted in Influence, Language, Presentation Skills
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How to Rev Your “Referral Engine”
This time of year, many businesses resolve to get more referrals. It’s no secret that referrals shorten sales cycles. A referral from a trusted source or getting the “inside scoop” about something can compel us to act in a way that a piece of marketing collateral never can. What you can do to receive more referrals? Continue reading
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How to Work a Room at a Networking Event
Attending networking events can be nerve racking. How can you meet the “right” people? How can you turn a casual conversation into an opportunity? How can you pluck up the courage to step away from the buffet and say anything at all?
The first step to feeling confident at a networking event is to make sure that you’re prepared fort the event. Then you can use these 5 simple tips to work the room like a pro (and feel confident doing it). Continue reading
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3 Networking Myths That May Hold You Back
Whether you want to sell more services, become better known in your community or find a new job, there’s one strategy everyone agrees about. They all say, “You’ve got to network.” You probably already believe it. But, are you networking as effectively as you could?
Here are 3 networking myths exposed and debunked so that you can build better relationships and feel more comfortable networking. Continue reading
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