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Presentations skills, psychology and marketing to present yourself and your messageProps in presentations
So, I’ll see how much I want to hold back, because props are one of my favorites in speeches and presentations. When used thoughtfully, they work wonders on the audience.
Present the benefits in the beginning of your pitch
There are many strategies to consider in opening your pitch. Think about it twice, because those first minutes can make or break you.
How do you appear in front of the camera?
How do you look in front of the camera? It’s difficult to assess your personal impact in front of the camera. What do you need to consider?
You should know Godwin’s Law in order not to fall into the trap
What is Godwin’s Law? And how does it relate to everyday communication, speeches, and presentations?
Think twice before talking to the media
You get a call from a reporter who wants to interview you. Because you like the idea, you want to confirm it right away. Wait a minute!
Shape the future
How can this motto be helpful for you? Do you support a world you want to live in? Let’s start with ourselves. Today!
What effort and cost for the preparation of a conversation or negotiation are justified?
If you expect something from a conversation, it pays off to prepare accordingly. With a good conversation, a lot can be achieved and investments are worthwhile. So far so good. Which effort exactly is worthwhile?
Professional impact analysis: How are you perceived by other people?
How do you actually affect people in conversations, speeches and presentations, in interviews? Professional feedback helps. What insights does an impact analysis offer you?
17 tips for facial expressions in speeches and presentations
This article deals with what it is worth paying attention to as a speaker concerning facial expressions.
These 20+ conversation tips let you talk without interruption!
What kind of people don’t let you finish your talk? In a good conversation, everyone has his part. Everyone can talk and let the other talk. But why are some people interrupted so often and what can be done about it? Here are some tips to reduce the likelihood to be interrupted while you speak.
Public speaking: Keeping it simple doesn’t mean you’re stupid
One should choose the simplest explanation of a phenomenon, the one that requires the fewest leaps of logic. The more complex something is, the easier we should explain it.
17 signs that someone is a manipulator
Not every attempt to manipulate us is obvious. Especially the professional manipulators learn how to hide their intentions. Unfortunately, there are a lot of those manipulators in business and private life. Learn how to recognize manipulators.
Don’t ignore conflicts!
When problem-solving everyday issues become a tug-of-war over who’s right and who’s wrong, then settling even the smallest of discussions becomes a battle. Don’t ignore conflicts. Deal with them!
Five fingers for a structured speech. Five-finger speech structure.
The five-finger speech structure step by step. Systematically build up statements, whether for speeches, presentations, or discussions.
Expecting apologies from narcissists
Again and again, non-narcissists are under the illusion of receiving an honest apology from narcissistic personalities. You should know; narcissists don’t really apologize and respond to such demands as if they were under attack.
Speech anxiety as an obstacle for your career
Stage fright is a common experience, most people know the queasy feeling as well as the sweaty fingers, and that is already unpleasant enough. But what if speech anxiety becomes a career killer?
How and why narcissists get worse with their age
Does narcissism decrease or increase with age? There are different answers to this question. What is true?
Be present, aware and enjoy!
How do you pay attention to the present moment? How would it be to enjoy every moment even more today?
Let thy speech be better than silence, or be silent. –Dionysius of Halicarnassus
When it is better to speak up and when to stay silent. How to know which one is the better decision?
A mighty flame arises from a tiny spark. –Dante Alighieri
What spark do you want to bring into the world and what do you expect from it? Is it worth standing up for and giving the idea a real chance?
Narcissists as co-founders of a start-up
What to do if co-founders in the startup have a narcissistic personality?
Just read out speech manuscripts …
There are good speechwriters. But what value has the best manuscript, when the performance is uncharitable? Unfortunately, in the end, the cupcakes are the highlight! An important speech deserves preparation, rehearsals, …
Create an excellent speech or presentation as a masterpiece
Create an excellent speech or presentation. It will bring you forward as a presenter. Every speaker should make a brilliant speech at least once in his life. The effect goes far beyond the event because the experience becomes a mental reference. Such an experience will change you as a speaker. Create your rhetorical masterpiece. Here is how to do it.
You want to ask for a preliminary consultation?
Do you want to be sure to make a good decision when choosing a coach or trainer? This is why you want to ask for a preliminary consultation.
Glossary
In the glossary, you will find information on common and not-so-common terms related to strategic communication. Communication science, marketing, and psychology complement each other. Where the glossary and article end, the work with me begins. I make sure that you and your message are convincing –in conversations and presentations.
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