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- 7 Keys To Boost Sales With Your Whiteboard Presentation Skills - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Milly SonnemanHere we are at ‘back to school’ time for children…and for sales teams. If you haven’t picked up a whiteboard marker and started to practice, now is the time. Here are 7 ways to prepare fast. Give a set of markers to a child and you’ll watch their eyes light up. Do the same to a subject matter ...
Views: 1314(1 vote) - How To Stop Judging Your Presentation - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Milly SonnemanHate the way you give presentations? If you’re kicking yourself over lousy performance, now you can escape feeling like the worst presenter in the world. Find out here… Many experienced presenters and new presenters berate their performance after the fact. If you had a hidden camera in the ...
Views: 638 - 7 Secrets Of Visual Impact Presenting - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Milly SonnemanAre you giving powerful presentations that truly make a visual impact? Find out 7 rarely shared secrets. Learn how you can make an impact…even if you don’t consider yourself visually inclined. All day, every day you need to give presentations to win attention, communicate with clients, and ...
Views: 942(1 vote) - Visual Storytelling: An Instant Checklist - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Milly SonnemanVisual storytelling, visual communication is a hot topic in presentation skills training. With more and more professionals looking for tips and tricks. Use this 6-point cheat sheet to get ahead. Anyone can become immediately better at visual storytelling, when armed with a short checklist. ...
Views: 1108(1 vote) - The Secret To Change Minds: Presentation Skills Training - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Milly SonnemanHow good at you at getting people to agree with you? Some people are a whole lot better at changing minds than others. Find out 6 secrets (rarely shared) that top sales performers use to be highly persuasive. Can’t get people to stop annoying habits? No one in your family has lost a pound? If ...
Views: 733 - 5 Positive Affirmations For Fearless Presenting - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Milly SonnemanIf you’ve been feeling afraid to speak in public and don’t have time to take a presentation skills training…find out 5 affirmations you can use, starting now. Aspiring entrepreneurs, students just out of college, experienced and novice professionals alike often share a single trait in common. ...
Views: 1754(1 vote) - Finally…10 Steps To Build An Awesome Presentation - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Milly SonnemanCreating a high-impact presentation requires careful planning. It’s really easy when you know the steps of a typical workflow in advance. Here are 10 easy steps to an awesome presentation. 1. Outline Your Storyboard Sitting down first and figuring out your story flow will save you time ...
Views: 704 - Confidence On Camera: Instant Presentation Skills Training - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Milly SonnemanDo you feel shy? Would you rather do anything other than presenting on camera? If presenting on camera is the last thing you’d like to do, read this short article to transform your skills and discover a new way to present with total confidence. Hate cameras? Many of my clients feel this way. ...
Views: 1049 - Up Your Game With Presentation Skills Training - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Milly SonnemanPresenting ideas, products and solutions are a critical part of every business professional’s workday. Yet, many subject matter experts never receive formal presentation skills training. If you are long on expertise but short on confidence…discover how to up your game right here. In the past, ...
Views: 970(1 vote) - What’s Your Take On Presentation Skills Training? - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Milly SonnemanIn today’s economy, many organizations are cutting back on presentation skills training. Is this smart? Or is this foolish and shortsighted? Find out here. As the economy continues to bump along, more and more organizations are getting jittery. Some are cutting back on what is considered ...
Views: 742(1 vote) - Why The Tomato? How To Win With Storytelling - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Milly SonnemanLooking for smart ways to get ahead in your business? Ask any executive coach for advice. The answer may shock you. “Use the power of visual storytelling.” Read on to find out exactly how visual stories are the secret to grow your business. A few years back, I interviewed ‘John,’ a Director ...
Views: 664(1 vote) - Presentation Skills Training: How To Connect With A Remote Audience - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Milly SonnemanCurious how to connect, engage, and persuade your remote audience? More and more business presentations are held virtually. Find out how to make a powerful connection--when your audience isn’t in the same room. Where are virtual presentations rising in popularity? Everywhere! Educational ...
Views: 1366 - 5 Secrets For Presenting To Crazy Busy People—Virtually - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Milly SonnemanDo more with less. That’s the new mantra in today’s economy. No doubt, you’re feeling the pressure to present to crazy busy people in virtual presentations—and do it fast. You might need help right now. Get 5 tips to save your career, save time—and impress your virtual audience. Last week I ...
Views: 914(1 vote) - Presentation Skills Training: How To Wow Your Virtual Audience - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Milly SonnemanRecently, a Fortune 500 company asked for a presentation skills training on virtual collaboration. In our jam-packed 2-day course, new presenters learned specific skills for highly interactive virtual presentations. What we found may surprise you. More and more organizations are gravitating ...
Views: 781 - Presentation Skills Training: How To Deliver A Winning Webinar - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Milly SonnemanYes, it really is possible to deliver a dynamic and powerful webinar, even if you consider yourself technophobic. Just follow these 7 easy tips and you’ll be delighted at the dramatic results to your business. More and more people are gravitating towards virtual meetings, online presentations ...
Views: 890 - Presentation Skills Training: How To Handle Difficult Questions - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Milly SonnemanWhat’s the toughest part of business presenting to important clients and prospects? How to handle difficult questions with poise. Curious how the pros make it look so easy and natural? Find out how to handle questions under fire with complete ease. With more and more subject matter experts ...
Views: 938 - Presentation Skills Training: 5 Secrets For Fearless Presenting - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Milly SonnemanBeing able to present to a small or large group, speaking in public, and standing in the spotlight can bring even the bravest leader to his or her knees. Public speaking is the number 1 fear of most business professionals. Discover 5 easy secrets to move from fear to fearless. In today’s ...
Views: 753 - Boost Your Sales With Presentation Skills Training - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Milly SonnemanPresentation skills training is critical to sales success. Whether you are new to sales or an experienced pro, great communication unlocks doors. Learn 7 master keys to get faster sales, bigger sales, and build strong relationships with loyal customers. Selling and presentation skills ...
Views: 792 - Crazy Busy? Get Instant Presentation Skills Training! - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Milly SonnemanAs an entrepreneur, student or sales professional, you know the constant demands on your time. If you’re strapped for time, and frazzled with a crazy busy schedule, there is hope. Use these 7 tips for instant presentation skills training. These days, the heat is on. In every industry, in ...
Views: 698 - Pump Up: How To Deliver A Dynamic Sales Presentation - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Milly SonnemanAs many professionals know, sales presentation training provides a step-by-step method for delivering engaging and exciting sales presentations. But what if you’re short on time, short on money and have a big pitch to give tomorrow? If so, you’re in luck. Read on and discover 5 easy steps to ...
Views: 1160 - Presentation Skills Training: Sales Conversations Made Simple - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Milly SonnemanMany people seek presentation skills training to learn how to sell to crazy busy buyers. If you want to set yourself apart from these common practices, learn 6 steps for holding a true conversation everyone values. What are frazzled customers fed up with? One directional pitches. The ones ...
Views: 696 - 4 Myths That Sink Most Sales Presenters - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Milly SonnemanWhy do clients say ‘yes’ to working with you? Find out the 4 myths that sink most sales presenters…right now. What’s the secret reason why clients love to work with you? Is it because you have the best logic, the most evidence and the most detailed timeline? Is it because you talk so much ...
Views: 821(1 vote) - Running Hot or Cold In Your Sales Presentations? - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Milly SonnemanWhat’s the secret for success in sales presentations and public talks? To dramatically improve the results of your presentations, build an emotional bond. Find out the fast and easy way to do this right now. Why are emotions are so important? Emotions drive our major decisions. You’ve heard ...
Views: 749 - 7 Dangerous Mistakes That Kill Your Sales Success - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Milly SonnemanSales professionals understand how to impress clients and prospects. They know the value of effective sales presentation skills and the 7 dangerous mistakes to steer clear of. Find out now so you can get ahead. If you’re looking for ways to ace your sales presentation and stand out above the ...
Views: 971(1 vote) - Master The Uncertainty Of Presentations - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Milly SonnemanWhy try to fool ourselves? Presenting to a group is fraught with uncertainty. If you want to know exactly what will happen at every moment, you’d be better off hiding in the closet. Here’s the secret for feeling confident in every situation… In spite of extreme risks and rampant uncertainty, ...
Views: 735 - Ready For Your Big C-Level Presentation Tomorrow? - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Milly SonnemanIt’s ‘round midnight. You have to present to the CEO. Have you been putting this off? No clue what to say. No idea where to begin. Don’t worry…use this 8-step plan to get past confusion and get ready. It’s tough to figure it out when you’re staring at the blinking cursor. Getting confusing ...
Views: 982 - Which Presentation Mistakes Are Holding You Back? - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Milly Sonneman“Couldn’t I just say what I have to and make my point?” Ahh. Yes. The power of doing what you’ve always done is great. But here’s the thing. Discover 5 tiny presentation mistakes that could be holding you back—big time. Words alone will not touch the brain, heart and inspire action. That’s ...
Views: 591(1 vote) - Turning Good Sales Presentations Into Great Ones - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Milly SonnemanHow do you get busy people to listen? How do you attract attention with so many people on mobile devices and easily distracted during your presentation? Follow these 3 easy steps to win attention. Knowing the answer provides the secret for turning good sales presentations into great ...
Views: 687(1 vote) - 6 Quick Tips For Your Business Presentations - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Milly SonnemanPractices that help people design presentations and the practices that help them deliver successfully do not overlap much. A systematic approach helps busy executives discover how to win results faster. “No one announces to an executive, ‘You’re moving into the delivery stage of presenting. ...
Views: 911(1 vote) - Why You Should NOT Ignore That RFP - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2011 from Milly SonnemanShould you bother responding to that RFP? Of course! Discover 3 awesome ways to determine the best RFPs to answer. Use this fast and easy system…see if it doesn’t save you tons of time. In business, we comb a wide range of sources to share our products, services and expertise. Some companies ...
Views: 667(1 vote) - Don’t Miss Out On The Whiteboard Sales Presenting Craze - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2011 from Milly SonnemanWhiteboard presentations for selling are rocking the business world. Audiences expect to be simultaneously engaged, entertained and excited. Are you using all of these 7 opportunities to get ahead? If you are selling a terrific solution but settling for less than this, step back and ask: why ...
Views: 1140 - Why You Should Ignore That Whiteboard - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2011 from Milly SonnemanWhen you’re giving sales presentations and training your salespeople to win at the game of selling, it pays to use the whiteboard. Discover 7 reasons to ignore whiteboard presenting…that could be holding you back. Let’s explore why you should ignore that glossy board hanging on the ...
Views: 783(1 vote) - The Best Time to Sell At The Whiteboard - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2011 from Milly SonnemanUnless you’ve been in the distant wilds and away from business presenting for some time, you are familiar with selling at a whiteboard. Discover what most experts won’t tell you: the very best times to appeal to you audience and sell more with less effort. Today’s PowerPoint saturated ...
Views: 778 - Bump Your Slump: How To Bring In Business Quick - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2011 from Milly SonnemanIn a rut? No clients on the horizon? If you are stuck in a business slump, now is the time to get new strategies to bring in business quick. Here are 5 tips so you can bring in business—fast. Routinely presenting to clients isn’t going to build a rock-solid stream of business. If you want to ...
Views: 862 - A Challenge To Women Who Would Never Dream Of Presenting - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Milly SonnemanAcademic and business presentations can be scary. Job interviews, investor pitches, sales calls all involve presenting. Presenting on video, in person, at a conference or as part of a panel discussion can be nerve wracking. To ace any and all of these situations, one must find out how to ...
Views: 893 - Protect Yourself From Being BURNED By Sales Candidates Who Over-Represent Their Skill Level - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Milly SonnemanTo take a common example from business life, consider the job interview. Let’s picture the situation together. You have advertised for sales associate and gathered resumes. Now, you must interview each candidate up close. This experience can be daunting. To prepare yourself and the ...
Views: 951 - The 4 Grim Facts Of Life About Body Language: Don’t Go Into Your Next Meeting Until You Memorize Them - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Milly SonnemanWhat’s the story about body language? Nonverbal expressions of the human body are silent signals that say a lot. The important thing to know about body language is this: It is louder than you think! Presentation skills training would not be complete without addressing effective body ...
Views: 1832 - What Nobody Ever Tells You About Presenting - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Milly SonnemanMost likely, you’ve heard this advice: people buy from people they trust. The interesting thing is: what do they buy? The decision to purchase works for tangible and intangible items--across the board. It’s not just for products and services. People buy other things based on trust. ...
Views: 870(1 vote) - How To Get More Customers - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Milly SonnemanAre you tired of struggling to create a world-class business... and spending more than you make each month? Many entrepreneurs, small business owners and Internet marketers face this problem. It’s tough to break into a market, attract new customers and escape the trap of self-employment: ...
Views: 756 - Can You Really Quit Your Job? - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Milly SonnemanEscape artists. Retirees. Dream weavers. Can you really quit your job and live the good life? It’s unlikely that you’ll want to quit just yet…without the right set of skills. By now you realize that people promising ‘pie-in-the-sky’ deals to quit your job and escape the 9-5 are waving a ...
Views: 719 - Your First 100 Days—4 Fast Ways To Shine - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Milly SonnemanYou got the job. After filling out the piles of paperwork, you have to wonder. Now what? How will you make your first 100 days so powerful that you make a great impression? Bravo! You did it. You got the job. Now, just imagine you have a private cheering squad in your court. Let’s get to ...
Views: 802(1 vote) - 4-Step Visual Storytelling: How to Build a Story that Connects - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Milly SonnemanIn leadership, one-on-one, coaching conversations and even around the water cooler, we are constantly telling stories. Some work better than others. If you want to lead effectively, share ideas and motivate people to take action, knowing how to tell effective stories will go a long way to ...
Views: 971(1 vote) - Could You Be The World's Best Visual Storyteller? - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Milly Sonneman"I'm a numbers guy." "I don't think pictures do justice to my data." "I'm not charismatic in front of groups." Hey, I get it. Visual storytelling might look like a passing trend. Hang out long enough and it may just pass on by. Whoops. Not likely. Visual storytelling is HOT. ...
Views: 499 - Interactive Storytelling: 7 Alternatives For Slide Craziness - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Milly SonnemanPeople connect with stories while presenting their businesses, proposals and ideas. Some people are born with an innate craving for telling their story with PowerPoint slides. Right? Wrong. While slides are a common tool for communication in many organizations, it appears that babies, ...
Views: 1129 - Five Ways to Make Video Presenting Easier - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Milly SonnemanEvery time someone presents on camera, the experience is unique. But you may notice recurring obstacles that prevent you from concentrating, or enjoying the process. Presenting on camera is something that you can learn to do with confidence and ease. You can learn the skills from books, ...
Views: 628 - Lose a Little Weight, Your Results Win Big - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Milly SonnemanYou don't need to be "the biggest loser," in dropping the most weight like the winner of the reality television series, to win big results in weight loss. Losing a little fat and flab from your presentation can have an extremely positive effect on your sales health--no matter how overweight your ...
Views: 505 - Distance Learning Is Unstoppable - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Milly SonnemanIn today's global marketplace, distance learning is unstoppable. There are just too many great reasons to turn to virtual training. And an equal number of reasons to reduce onsite training--or create blended solutions. Just to name a few. Virtual training cuts travel costs; facility costs, ...
Views: 552 - It's Easy To Be Remarkable - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Milly SonnemanMost busy business owners and professionals claim they don't have any time to create new presentations. If this sounds familiar, read on. You'll find out 5 easy short cuts to create presentations that people won't stop talking about. Time. Our most precious resource. Let's face it. There's ...
Views: 467 - Presenting and Marketing Your Business - 3 New Rules - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Milly SonnemanNeed to give successful marketing presentations? Use any one of these 3 new rules to engage every audience and get results. Of course, you can use all three to attract customers, engage prospects and stand out in a crowd. Success in business starts with dynamite presentation skills for ...
Views: 654 - How To Communicate With Global Partners - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Milly SonnemanGlobal partners, distance team members and virtual vendors - all demand one thing. Effective presentation skills for effective communication. Do you have the right training to communicate successfully in a global marketplace? Just last week, a new coaching client approached me with this ...
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