How To Speak Like A Leader & Exude Charisma From StageInterview with Professional Public Speaker Garrison WynnWhat happens when you combine a stand up comedian, Fortune 500 executive, & an engaging public speaker? You get Garrison Wynn! Our 4th Expert Series interview dives into the world of public speaking, why we need to play to our…
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How To Be An Inspirational & Motivating LeaderInterview With David S. Hoyt: Founder of The Principle Group & Former President of The John Maxwell Company David is a strategic advisor, communicator, leader and guide. He’s had the privilege of riding shotgun with John Maxwell for 19 years serving as an inner circle member, running a…
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How To Be More Confident & Nail The First ImpressionInterview With Dating & Confidence Coach Nick NotasNick is a Boston-based dating and confidence coach for men. He’s helped thousands of men conquer their fears, build genuine self-esteem, and develop charismatic social skills for the last 10 years.His work has been featured in Time, CBS, &…
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The Simple Secret To Display Confident Body Language Interview with Body Language Expert Mark BowdenMark is an expert in human behavior and body language, keynote speaker, and creator of Truthplane, a communication training company. His presentations are an exciting and humorous journey to understand how, with the right body language, “it’s often not what you say, but how you say…
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How is your eye contact? Do you look people in the eyes while talking to them? 50% of the time? 80% of the time? Studies say we should make between 50-70% eye contact during a conversation. However, realistically most people fall in the 30-50% range… Not a big deal? You may think so… But studies…
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Your entire life you’ve been told, “You don’t get a second chance at a first impression”. Is it true? Are first impressions really that important? We all know that humans are judgemental creatures and we decide nearly instantaneously whether or not we like someone… but in 2017, is it still that important to nail the…
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Introductions are crucial. Your introduction is your first impression. You can say anything you want to describe yourself but somehow we’ve evolved to take the safe road, the generic intro. We are boring. Rather than stand out we try to fit in. And what happens? We get forgotten. Too often we revert to the safety…
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How many times have you been in a conversation and then suddenly realized you had hands? Not that you actually forgot you had them, but you one of those confused moments where you’re not quite sure what your hands are supposed to be doing. It’s happened to all of us! It used to happen to…
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The prevalent business buzzword of the 80’s, networking, is often accompanied by thoughts of tacky business card exchanges and schmoozing over cocktails at happy hour. However, in today’s increasingly digital age, those who excel at in-person encounters are those climbing the ladder to success in the same way they always have. You may hate the…
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Have your dream job interview coming soon? Worried about gaps on your resume or lack of experience? If so, it’s time to hone your communication skills and focus on building rapport with your interviewer. People hire people they like. The best way to overcome a lackluster resume is to leave a first impression that resonates…
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What do Queen Elizabeth, Bill Clinton, & Madonna all have in common? Look past the fame & fortune and what do you see? Three incredibly charismatic people. You’ve probably never met any of them but you already like them. Why? Because they are masters at conveying approachable & positive body language. If you had to…
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Is it the end of the road for “Fake it ‘till you make it”? When was the last time you flashed someone a fake smile? Probably not too long ago. No one wants to be known as the guy that never smiles, so sometimes we fake it. Smiling is considered the universal factor for happiness.…
Continue reading‘Tis the season for everything from Black Friday Shopping to holiday work parties to huge New Year’s Eve bashes and more! And of course, all of the awkward social interactions in between. There is no better time of year to brush up on your conversation skills and have an arsenal of go-to conversation starters in…
Continue readingIt’s Not What You Say, it’s HOW you say it! Speaking so that others will listen is so much more than having the right thing to say. You can be the most interesting person but no one will know if your voice is annoying and monotone. Putting proper emphasis, tone and pace to your voice…
Continue reading5 Ways to Keep the Conversation Going and Genuinely Enjoy Small Talk Have you ever been watching a sports game and can tell that a certain player is completely in the zone? You can see it in their demeanor; that confidence to know that they’re taking the game into their own hands, that look in…
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