A reader recently asked for more examples of what I call "the invisible visual" --not a hidden slide or image, but something the speaker describes so vividly that the audience members can picture it in their mind's eye. Look at your next speech or presentation, particularly the anecdotes and examples. The twist? MORE >>

Colorful examples--not the color palette of your slide deck--add drama, intensity, engagement, and persuasion to your speeches and presentations. For example: increase contacts with customers by a factor of 2.Then put in place all the mechanisms needed to do that. Disproving a tired old practice: "Everyone says 'Think outside the box.' MORE >>

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Just as women find it difficult to get on the program as speakers at major conferences , time and again, I get inquiries asking, "Are there any top women speakers of today that I can use as examples? Let's use them as examples when we are training, coaching or encouraging other speakers, men or women. can't seem to find any." MORE >>