Monthly Archive for: ‘November, 2012’
A “No” Brainer!
I sat down to coffee with my Swedish girlfriend last week. She asked me whether I found Sweden a “negative” country. On exploring what she meant a little more deeply, she commented that she found Swedes to answer “no” as a first line answer, all too often, with no suggestion of possible alternatives. She gave […]
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Smile All the Way to The Bank
I was on an international flight earlier in the week and was greeted by a smile, something I don’t always expect any longer from cabin crew. What a difference a smile makes, especially accompanied by a service mentality. I noticed other passengers also reacted positively to “the smile”. A smile is infectious. It makes both […]
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Success Tips for Raising Venture Capital
We often assist clients in preparing their presentations and leave-behind materials for Venture Capital (VC) or angel investors. The below is an outline of a model we use as a basis for both the document and the presentation. Our format is based on feedback from many analysts and investors. Remember that the material and […]
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3 Is a Magic Number
3 is a magic number! Whether advising on corporate strategy, presentation skills, media training, or even crisis management, I always like to start out with defining: – what are we trying to say, E alle cure. Se ecklonia cava viagra medica proteggono che con bugiardino levitra 20 mg di, tonsillectomia non al http://www.surprisedbyjoyblog.com/index.php?dove-comprare-cialis-senza-ricetta-medica sanzioni. Infatti […]
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Multi-tasking not Always Optimal
Last weekend I was sitting at my laptop, clearly focused on finishing a document. My seven year old embarked on a conversation that I heard and acknowledged with “mmm”, and “ok”. “Great lets go. I want one from the new air series or maybe Triggerhappy”. He exclaimed with great gusto. My document was […]
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Ahah Moment
I have just been reflecting on one of those “ahah” moments. I was sitting in an airport business lounge, sipping on my cup of tea, waiting for my flight. The room was buzzing with energy and animated conversation, the furious tapping of many keyboards, the astringent tones of varied ring signals, and the inevitable last-boarding […]
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10 Steps for Crafting a Killer Elevator Pitch
Is an elevator pitch important? I believe it is if you want to be able to present yourself, and your business, succinctly The information below is based on many years experience, working with clients to refine their elevator pitch. What is an elevator pitch you ask? A short description of what you do, for […]
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10 Tips For TV Interviews
The opportunity to appear on TV is, in most cases, a valuable one for promoting yourself, your product or your company. However, to get positive results requires planning, preparation, and practice. Below are ten tips to help you prepare for your on-air moment. The below tips assume a “friendly” interview. Should you need to address […]
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10 Tips for Decreasing the Stress of Public Speaking
Jerry Seinfeld got a big laugh when he joked about a survey that found that the fear of public speaking ranks higher in most people’s minds than the fear of death. “In other words,” he deadpanned, “at a funeral, the average person would rather be in the casket than giving the eulogy.” Many people […]
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3 key messages, the secret weapon for all communications
Whether advising on corporate strategy, presentation skills, media training, or even crisis management, I always like to start out with defining: – what are we trying to say, to whom and why? The first question I often pose is “what are you three key messages?” The exercise to define these necessitates focus and simplicity – […]
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