Erin Bailey LakeFeb 32 minBefore you answer a Q&A question, take a breath (and 3 more tips). Speakers ask us all the time, “How can I get better at answering questions that I didn’t expect?” First - take a breath. Too many...
Erin Bailey LakeJan 61 minHow to stop "wordslumming" and become a more precise speaker. Wordslumming is a term I coined to describe those needless words and phrases that creep into our language. Wordslumming can clutter your...
Shelley BambergerNov 17, 20202 minHow Great Speakers Engage an Introverted AudiencePicture this: you’re pouring out your heart and soul – delivering vital information to an audience that desperately needs it. Yet, they...
Shelley BambergerOct 21, 20202 minSilver Threads Part 2: What’s trending in how we present and persuade. Welcome to Part 2 of my Silver Anniversary Series: How presentation coaching has evolved over the past 25 years. First, thanks to the...
Erin Bailey LakeSep 28, 20202 minHow to stop overusing "Like" – and why it mattersSince about 500 BC, philosophers have sought to understand the meaning of life. Since about 1990 AD, leaders have sought to understand...
Erin Bailey LakeSep 1, 20202 min"You took care of that thing, right?" - WebEx Tips from the MafiaHow can you be sure action steps are followed and deadlines are met – without hounding your team like a mob boss?
Erin Bailey LakeAug 4, 20202 min6 Keys to Storytelling in a Business PresentationLast year, we worked with a speaker who was asked to address a graduating class. She was terrified. Together, we created a story about her r
Erin Bailey LakeJul 21, 20202 minPlease get to the point before my scheduled retirement date!In our workshop – The Effective VIRTUAL Meeting – we ask participants: What’s the number ONE skill associates could develop to improve...
Erin Bailey LakeMar 24, 20202 minDon't Wait to Say "I'm Proud of You"Right now, excellence looks messy. Your Senior VP can't work his microphone. Your new hire writes garbled emails.
