A sales pitch is the foundation for any business because without them, you wouldn’t have any customers. Therefore, the stake can be high when delivering a sales pitch. This is your chance to make a great first impression and impress your prospects, or leave your prospects shaking their heads and looking for the door. The…

If you want to succeed at selling, you need to make sure you hire the right people for the job. Whether you’re pitching to an investor, cold calling over the phone, or giving a presentation to a potential client, it takes certain skills to seal the deal and not everyone is cut out for this…

It’s not ideal, but it happens all the time. You get notified that you have to give a presentation with little or no time to thoroughly prepare. Speaking in front of an audience is difficult enough, but when you have little time to prepare, the stakes can feel even higher. The good news is this…

Networking is one of the most important skills for any business professional and can open up so many doors for your career. Great connections can lead to learning opportunities, promotional opportunities, sales opportunities and even new job opportunities. However, being a great networker doesn’t come easily to everyone. It is essentially the same as giving…

Everyone loves a good story. Ever since we were little, stories have been an integral part of our imagination, and for children, their bedtime routine. That’s because stories have a unique way of tapping into our emotions, bringing things to life, and helping us retain information. For presenters, storytelling is a powerful tool that can…

We’ve all experienced that special presentation that left the audience feeling inspired. The speaker was so engaging that everyone seemed to be at the edge of their seats, hanging on to every word. Of course we all want to be able to present in a way that amazes the audience and leaves a lasting impression.…

The best presenters understand the importance of a strong opening, which is why they spend a majority of their time preparing an opening that is engaging and memorable. After all, the opening is the only time when you will likely have most of your audience’s attention. In fact, you have about 30 seconds to captivate…

How many times have you found yourself nodding off during a presentation? Why? Because your brain works quickly and once you pass information off as unimportant or uninteresting, you stop paying attention. This is perhaps the greatest challenge for presenters. How can they not only capture the attention of their audience, but also command their…

As the saying goes, “You only have one chance to make a good first impression.†This statement holds true in many situations from business meetings to job interviews. How, then, can you make sure you get off on the right foot when meeting someone for the first time? The truth is, it only takes a…

There is no doubt that businesses need to invest in resources such as tools, equipment, training, and professional development in order to pursue growth. However, these resources come at a cost so organizations need to continually ask themselves, “What projects and training should we invest in? What services should we offer? How can we meet…