There was the “Clinton thumb”–which most likely originated with John F. Kennedy. Nixon’s “V for victory” at the helicopter door. Although he used it a few times before 1974. And the “Dole pen”–a prop he carried in his right hand.… Read More »Political Gesture du Jour
By some accounts, public speaking is the No. 1 fear in America. Millions of people are limiting their careers because of this irrational fear. Let’s define stage fright. For me, it’s a cold, clammy feeling of anxiety that churns in… Read More »Proven Ways to Cure Stage Fright
The inspiration for business presentation success can come from anywhere. Hamlet, for instance. Hamlet is the Prince of Denmark in Shakespeare’s play called Hamlet, written around 1603. In the play, Hamlet retains a troop of actors to stage a play he’s… Read More »Business Presentation Success: Hamlet the Speech Coach
Here in New Jersey, scientists grow on trees and work in laboratories, developing and testing molecules for bio-tech and pharmaceutical companies. Every day, they leave the known world to explore microscopic molecular places and witness scenes that quite possibly no… Read More »Science and Business: The Story of a Lost Mousse
A presentation is a tool made of words and numbers, information and opinions. In many circumstances, it’s purpose is to help an audience make a decision or a prediction. But the source of those words, the speaker, must be trusted… Read More »Persuading others: Who should deliver the talk?
If you are present in a conversation or a meeting, you demonstrate your engagement by listening, responding, and then paying attention to how the other person receives your response. I have found a listening technique called Motivational Listening (ML) to… Read More »Leadership Skills: Listening Technique