Posts Tagged ‘communication’

Swing and a Miss

Today’s guest blog post is written by Matthew Williams, Communications Intern at Accent on Business. For a long time, networking evoked a negative albeit vivid image in my mind. A large group of middle-aged strangers getting together in a large conference room drinking, laughing at unfunny jokes,...
January 21st, 2011 | Home | Read More

Every King Needs A Court

Every King Needs A Court
Executives often spend “windshield time” and even scheduled time crafting the words they will use to convey their vision. With so much time spent on what to say, why is it that we often have to repeat ourselves two or three – or ten – times before we get everyone in the office...
May 13th, 2010 | Home | Read More

Be Heard. Get Results.

Be Heard. Get Results.
Often, we may become so wrapped up in describing what we do, that we lose sight of how to make an impact. When given the opportunity to participate in an event with a “before” and “after” block of time to connect with business professionals in your community, keep these thoughts...
April 9th, 2010 | Home | Read More

Winning the High-Stakes Presentation

Winning the High-Stakes Presentation
Playing the public speaking game  Most of us have to, at some point or another, make a presentation before an audience. Any form of public speaking can be daunting, to say the least. But, what happens when you’re faced with the challenge of giving a “high-stakes” presentation? You know,...
March 3rd, 2010 | Home | Read More

Before You Speak – Get it in Writing! Picture this: There you are…taking the stage with authority and confidence, about to deliver the speech you’ve spent months honing. You made the investment in professional coaching, you discovered your authentic voice, and you rehearsed your presentation from...
February 2nd, 2010 | Home | Read More

Nixing Public Speaking Nerves

“I can hear my heart pounding in my ears, my mouth feels like it could dispense cotton balls at any moment, my hands get cold and clammy, and I’m dead certain everybody within ten feet can hear my knees knocking together.”  Sound familiar? If so, then you’ve probably done some public speaking...
January 27th, 2010 | Home | Read More
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