Jeff Hoffman, Power of Wonder, Opening Story
Here's how you should tell a business story. It comes from a TEDx Talk from Jeff Hoffman (see below for the video). I was first introduced to Jeff at an…
Ira KoretskyJuly 12, 2016
The Last Orange – A Story of Conflict Resolution, Story
I give a LOT of presentations about conflict resolution and negotiation, and I’ve learned that the best way to teach some of the most important principles is by telling a…
Guest AuthorJuly 12, 2016
Communication-Related Phobias
A few months ago I posted "Phobias - a Big List." This was in response to a conversation I had with someone at a workshop about his fear of public…
Ira KoretskyJuly 11, 2016
New Professional Speaker? Or Thinking About Speaking? Speak for Free
The other day, a person in one of my LinkedIn groups posted this question about public speaking: "How to deal with requests for webinars, podcasts, speaking, etc. Wondering how people…
Ira KoretskyJune 22, 2016
Happy Father’s Day 2016
To all of the fathers and grandfathers, thank you for being good role models, caring and nurturing us, and inspiring us to be the best versions of ourselves. I try…
Ira KoretskyJune 19, 2016
Happy 241st Birthday US Army 2016
Happy 241st birthday US Army -- to the men and women, active, reserve, guard, and veterans, thank you for your service, from one Army veteran to you. Happy Veteran’s Day: …
Ira KoretskyJune 14, 2016
How to Give an Acceptance Speech – Jim Young Marriott
I'm an active member of the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce here in Maryland, right outside the Washington, DC area. Every year a new Chairman of the Board is sworn in…
Ira KoretskyJune 9, 2016
Add Dramatic Effect to Your Stories with Slight Changes to Your Body Language
Do you think about what you say when talking? Of course, you do. Do you think about your voice and your body language as well? Few people do. When you…
Ira KoretskyJune 6, 2016
Over 950 Attendees for Ira Koretsky’s Opening Keynote at Department of Energy (DOE) Conference
What a fantastic experience! Thank you to everyone at the Department of Energy's Small Office of Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) and the event team. From a professional speaker's perspective, the…
Ira KoretskyMay 24, 2016