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Grab Your Audience with a Great Quote

A quote is a great way to start your presentation as everyone loves them. A powerful quote is a great way to grab your audience's attention right away. Elmer Wheeler…

Ira KoretskyJanuary 23, 2017

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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

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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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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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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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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

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Tip – Use Humor (Always)

Humor is a controversial subject. Most public speaking experts suggest avoiding humor. We couldn't disagree more! The undeniable fact is... worldwide, people love to laugh. So…why can’t we include humor?…

Ira KoretskyJune 8, 2015

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Tip – An Easy Way to Start a Presentation, Share a “Today Story”

One of the most common questions/statements we receive about storytelling is, "I just don't know where to begin." Choosing the right story, turning it into an engaging experience, and practicing…

Ira KoretskyMarch 2, 2015

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5 Tips to Optimize Your E-Commerce Strategy

In an earlier blog post (Is Email in Your Marketing Mix), you may recall my mentioning the findings of a recent e-commerce study by predictive analytics firm Custora. It was…

Duane BaileyDecember 15, 2014

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Can You Recommend a Good Military to Civilian Resume Writing Service?

On one of my military-focused LinkedIn Groups, Army Veterans, someone recently posted this question, "Can anyone recommend a good military to civilian resume writing service?" For professionals who have spent a…

Ira KoretskyOctober 1, 2014

Tip of the Week

Grab Your Audience with a Great Quote

Add Dramatic Effect to Your Stories with Slight Changes to Your Body Language

Tip – Just Say “No!” to the Podium

Use Visual Words in Your Story to Improve Dramatically Your Impact

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

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

Tip – Use Humor (Always)

Tip – An Easy Way to Start a Presentation, Share a “Today Story”

5 Tips to Optimize Your E-Commerce Strategy

Can You Recommend a Good Military to Civilian Resume Writing Service?

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