Everyone is dealing with stress. In a recent Forbes article, I talked about stress, anxiety and mindset. For many, delivering a presentation (or pitch) can be a very stressful situation. So, in [...]
The critical issue for students today is communication. Everyone has a smart phone – but having access is not the same as having skill, if you know what I mean. Across every major, the [...]
Does your PowerPoint suck? Wait, let me rephrase that: Your PowerPoint sucks. Are you aware of that fact? Let’s face it. We’ve all been in a butt-numbing, brain-draining PowerPoint [...]
In any presentation, there are two stories. First, the story that you tell yourself. And then, the story you tell to others. To overcome the fear of public speaking, you’ve got to [...]
Check out the team from Brigham Young University, the first-place winner for the 2015 Rice Business Plan Competition: KiLife Tech and their product, the Kiband, made a strong impression on the [...]
Landing on Shark Tank can be a huge boost for your business – even if the Sharks don’t invest, the impact to your company can be ENORMOUS. The exposure and publicity is worth more [...]
When you pitch your ideas, you're going to run into objections and obstacles. Here's an example of how you can change the conversation, in this excerpt from "The NEW Elevator Pitch" by Chris Westfall.
What did you just say? Stop the “ums” and “uhs”, before they stop your message. We are visual creatures. If someone can’t ‘see’ what you are talking [...]
The rules of engagement have changed. In a presentation, you've got to engage your audience by following these steps. Find out how to make your presentation more powerful, and deliver your [...]
If you want to be recognized, you have to start by recognizing those around you. Recognition is key in interpersonal communication - recognize your listener and you instantly create a positive [...]
