By Gail Zack Anderson on May 7, 2012
J is for the pure Joy of presenting. How often we view presenting as a chore, something to be worried over, gotten though, and sometimes frightened by. The truth of it is, if we can get into the moment, presentations can be nearly effortless and even joyful.
By Gail Zack Anderson on March 26, 2012
Here are some of the words starting with the letter G that we can use to describe a highly effective speaker. See which ones you resonate with, and then let me know if you can think of others. Gracious. I know it sounds obvious, but when we are speaking we often become terribly self-focused. Instead [...]
By Gail Zack Anderson on February 27, 2012
If you follow this blog you know we are working our way through the alphabet, selecting words for each letter that embody different aspects of speaking and presenting. We have made our way to the letter “E.” Energy. We all know how important energy is; too much and you feel like a nervous wreck, speaking [...]
By Gail Zack Anderson on November 10, 2011
So it is your turn to introduce the speaker before your next meeting. Here are some pointers to make sure you create a warm welcome: Prepare: Ask the speaker for information well ahead of time. They may provide you with a bio or even a prepared introduction. Read it ahead of time and edit it [...]
By Gail Zack Anderson on August 1, 2011
Ever hear the phrase; you can’t NOT communicate? I think it’s true, because even when you aren’t speaking, your body language is. Effective communicators pay attention to what their body language is saying. Why? If there is dissimilarity between what you are saying and how you are saying it, your message may be misunderstood. Let’s [...]
By Gail Zack Anderson on March 9, 2011
Communication experts claim that as much as 93% of your communication depends on your delivery. Today, let’s look at a few basic but oh-so-critical delivery skills. This week, take time to notice how you are managing your non-verbals, or ask someone you trust to give you specific feedback on your posture, hands, voice, face or eye contact.
By Gail Zack Anderson on March 3, 2011
You probably spend a great deal of your workday in meetings, phone conversations and face to face conversations of all types. While communication is rarely perfect, here are five tips for making your communication clearer, with fewer opportunities for misunderstandings.
Gail Zack Anderson, President of Applause, Inc., has nearly 20 years experience in training and coaching. She
provides individual presentation coaching, and leads effective presentation workshops and effective trainer workshops.
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