Speak With Confidence
Speak with Confidence Tips
Tip #1: Make them care Whether it’s an internal presentation, a meeting with potential buyers, a sales pitch, a job interview, a fireside chat, a PR segment, or a media interview, always ask yourself, “WHY SHOULD ANYONE CARE?” or “HOW CAN THIS STORY HELP OTHERS?” Remember, people will tune out if the content is solely about you. Tip #2: Get back to the media within one hour of a TV interview request First, get excited!
New eBook: Communication Skills for Managers: Speak Clearly, Persuasively, and Confidently Vol. 1
Effective communication isn’t just a leadership skill—it’s a critical success factor. Often, when the stakes are high and the margins for error are slim, important communication skills can’t be left to chance—clarity, precision, and impact are non-negotiable. Yet, many managers did not initially aim to become leaders. Earlier in their careers, as individual contributors, they had excelled. However, the skills that earned them recognition and rewards often don’t translate seamlessly to leadership demands. Now, as
Communication Skills for Managers: Speak Clearly, Persuasively, and Confidently Vol. 1
Effective communication isn’t just a leadership skill—it’s a critical success factor. Often, when the stakes are high and the margins for error are slim, important communication skills can’t be left to chance—clarity, precision, and impact are non-negotiable. Yet, many managers did not initially aim to become leaders. Earlier in their careers, as individual contributors, they had excelled. However, the skills that earned them recognition and rewards often don’t translate seamlessly to leadership demands.
Communication Skills for Managers: Speak Clearly, Persuasively, and Confidently Vol. 2
This second volume offers 12 more lessons for improving your management communication. From “Preventing Interruptions” to “Tips for Leading Effective Meetings,” our coaches offer practical, real-world advice that you can put to use immediately. Author Jeff Turner View all posts
Conquer the Conference: Strategies for Networking, Building Connections, and Maximizing Opportunities
Attending conferences can be both an opportunity and a challenge. Whether you’re an executive, an entrepreneur, or a professional looking to learn and grow your network, these events are designed to expand industry knowledge, foster connections, spark ideas, and open doors. But let’s be honest—many people find conferences overwhelming, awkward, or just plain exhausting. Author Jeff Turner View all posts
Hate Speech in the Workplace: A Manager’s Guide
It’s out there, it’s ugly, and business leaders should be prepared before it shows up in your company. This complimentary guide will help you recognize and address troublesome situations.
How to Choose a Speech Coach
When you are charged with finding and selecting a vendor to help you or your employees strengthen their communication skills, you are taking on a crucial task. Whether it’s helping a colleague prepare for a major presentation, learning to navigate difficult conversations yourself, or developing an organization’s leadership team, you need to closely match the learning needs to the training skills.
Bridging the Gap: Three Tips for Explaining Technical Jargon to Engaged Listeners
‘Technical’ can have different meanings depending on the context. Every organization develops its own specialized jargon, which becomes “technical” when it falls outside another company’s norms. While it may be second nature to you, it can create barriers when communicating with non-technical listeners. However, with the right approach, these challenges become opportunities for connection and collaboration. Here are three tips to help you translate complex information into something everyone can understand: Simplify Your Language: Avoid
Speaking Faster or Slower: Is One Better Than the Other?
The short answer? Yes—one is better than the other. But the key lies in knowing when and why. In most business settings, presentations are typically delivered at a pace of 185 to 200 words per minute. Meanwhile, the average human brain can process information at a much faster rate—about 400 to 600 words per minute. Now, we’re not suggesting you try to speak at 500 words per minute just to keep your listeners’ brains busy.