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Category Archives: Presentation Skills
What Every Communicator Can Learn From … Michael Jackson
Executive communication coach Connie Dieken shares what every communicator can learn from watching Michael Jackson. She captures three leadership lessons from his newly released film, "This is It," that can transform your approach to presentation skills.
Did This CEO Hit the Sweet Spot?
Executive communication coach Connie Dieken critiques a video interview of Kraft CEO Irene Rosenfeld, sharing two tips to help all executives come across better and prevent undermining their own influence.
Rude Tube: Public Speaking Interruptions
Many people fear being rudely interrupted during a presentation. Communication coach Connie Dieken explains why rude outbursts damage the heckler far worse than they hurt the presenter.
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Jon & Kate Plus….You.
Jon & Kate's body language was so cold in their season premiere that the cameras needed de-icing. Executive communication coach Connie Dieken reveals 5 specific tips to help you come across at your best in the workplace, even if you can't stand the person you're communicating with.
Also posted in Communication Skills, Executive Presence, Media Skills Tagged body language, Communication Skills, Executive Presence, gestures, Jon & Kate, mannerisms, Twitter, YouTube Leave a comment
Is Your Voice Undermining Your Success?
Executive communication coach Connie Dieken shares how to use your voice to be more powerful, and why you don't sound like you think you do.
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Credibility Smackdown
Connie outlines why Jim Cramer went down in flames on Jon Stewart's "The Daily Show." She explains the essentials of a successful media appearance and details why many leaders are making the same mistakes as Cramer in their presentations and other high-profile communications.
Conquer Criticism: Tips to Overcome It
We’re living in a harsh, harsh world. I’m sure you’ve noticed that you can now get a daily dose of cheap shots here on the Internet. Follow the comment section after most web entries and you’ll find boatloads of hyper-critical, snarky comments. Turn on your TV and there it is again – the Simon Cowell [...]
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Do You Trigger Presentation-Induced Comas?
It’s Thanksgiving evening. You’re stuffed. Bloated. Lethargic. In a turkey coma.
Does this uncomfortable feeling remind you of anything? How about the last presentation you sat through? Or worse, the last one you delivered?
Most presentations are bloated. They’re stuffed with waaaay too much information which causes attendees to slip into presentation-induced comas. Every fact, figure, and [...]
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