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Mr. Right But – A Tragic Love Story of a Man Who Loved “But”

Here’s a tragic love story (read with a little sarcasm and satirical intent). One for the record books. During a client meeting, Jeremy* said the dreaded b-word, "but." A few…

Ira KoretskyMarch 23, 2016

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Tip – Just Say “No!” to the Podium

Have you ever seen a stage without a podium? Likely not. And like most moths drawn to the light, most speakers are drawn to the podium. As speakers, facilitators, trainers,…

Ira KoretskyFebruary 1, 2016

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Did You Know? The Difference Between a Podium and a Lectern

Every blue moon I hear someone say "lectern." I know what he means as I have heard it before. I know he is correct. Still, I don't use it. Rather,…

Ira KoretskyJanuary 29, 2016

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Write to the 10th Grade Level to [Dramatically] Improve Audience Engagement

Reducing jargon and sentence/word complexity are key to enhancing engagement with your stakeholders. Polish-born British novelist, Joseph Conrad said, “He who wants to persuade should put his trust not in the…

Ira KoretskyJanuary 27, 2016

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50 Communication Mantras to Live By 2016

I have been sharing The Chief Storyteller®'s Top 50 Communication Mantras for quite a few years now. Some folks have told me in person or through email there are always…

Ira KoretskyJanuary 6, 2016

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Use Visual Words in Your Story to Improve Dramatically Your Impact

People who love to tell stories... the good storytellers... think in visual ways. When they create stories in their minds, they transform words into engaging and memorable experiences. Experiences that…

Ira KoretskyNovember 2, 2015

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The Wilted Spinach Test – Do Your Content and Messages Relate and Resonate?

I was at lunch today with a long-time client, Diane. Per usual, the waiter shared the specials of the day. I asked him about the glazed salmon entrée. He smiled…

Ira KoretskySeptember 16, 2015

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Speaking Internationally? Reduce Your Content by as Much as 50%

Imagine you are delivering your standard one-hour presentation. This is what you would expect from your audience: Understand most of what you say, very quickly Appreciate your humor Not think…

Ira KoretskyAugust 10, 2015

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Procatalepsis – Anticipating Your Audience’s Objections

Procatalepsis is a Figure of Impact for improving persuasion and influence. As a betting person, I would bet you one billion Monopoly® dollars, you use Procatalepsis frequently, likely as much…

Ira KoretskyJuly 21, 2015

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Pass the 3-Second Test by Following Advice from Master Chefs

In the two study's below, Charles Spence, PhD, Professor of Experimental Psychology, was a co-author. He wrote, "People's perception is typically dominated by what their eyes see." As such, when…

Ira KoretskyJune 22, 2015

Public Speaking

Mr. Right But – A Tragic Love Story of a Man Who Loved “But”

Tip – Just Say “No!” to the Podium

Did You Know? The Difference Between a Podium and a Lectern

Write to the 10th Grade Level to [Dramatically] Improve Audience Engagement

Use Visual Words in Your Story to Improve Dramatically Your Impact

The Wilted Spinach Test – Do Your Content and Messages Relate and Resonate?

Speaking Internationally? Reduce Your Content by as Much as 50%

Procatalepsis – Anticipating Your Audience’s Objections

Pass the 3-Second Test by Following Advice from Master Chefs

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