Preparing to give a presentation is a very personal experience. We all have our own routines, tics, and superstitions that help us to feel confident and ready to speak to a crowd. Perhaps you need twenty minutes of solitary silence before taking the stage, or you’re convinced that an extra shot of espresso prior to…
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Death by PowerPoint
So there we were, sitting in the hotel conference room anticipating the speaker. The lights dimmed, the music slowly faded, and the speaker opened up his talk to the 40 or so of us who were there to be inspired by his message. Our expectations were high, but our energy low, since it was 7pm and most…
Overcoming a public speaking weakness helped this future Prudential CEO rise to the top
John Strangfeld is chief executive of Prudential Financial, a financial services company based in Newark. Featured recently in the New Jersey Star Ledger, Strangfeld noted his struggle early on with public speaking. By working through such deficiencies, he was able to excel in his career and eventually head up a global corporation. It wasn’t until…
Can public speaking lead to new clients?
For many people, the idea of speaking in front of a room full of people sounds about as fun as a root canal. However, business owners and salespeople alike shouldn’t disregard this method of attracting new business, because more often than not, it’s worth the effort. In a recent Wall Street Journal article, the reporter…