Category: Presentation Skills
Jobs Playing Defense
From watching Gizmodo’s live blogging coverage from today’s event at Apple’s HQs, it seems that things went a little sideways. No, there were no technical glitches, or streakers across the stage, but somehow, the usually invincible presenter Steve Jobs struck a sour note with many of the folks in the room. From the get-go, things [...]
How To Prepare For Your IPO Roadshow
My partner in crime/charisma coach Olivia Fox Cabane and I penned this article for Silicon Alley Insider (Business Insider). Having seen the roadshow “decks” that people continue to trot out to investors, it’s shocking anyone gets any money at all. Take a gander and enjoy! B How To Prepare For Your IPO Roadshow
Dear Meetings: Please Suck Less
Right now, I’m seeing an awful lot of interest in coaching as it applies to the simple task of meetings – clearly communicating your points, and leveraging them as an opportunity to convey executive presence. People are beginning to sense that He/She who holds our attention, respects our time, and our needs for information and [...]
Jon Stewart & PowerPoint. Heaven on Earth.
In what may be the best anti-PowerPoint rant I’ve seen yet (THANK YOU @nchsmith for sending it my way), Jon Stewart takes a moment to examine the US Military’s strategy in Afghanistan via the PowerPoint slide presented to General McChrystal when he took over 10 months ago. My favorite part of Stewart’s rant is when [...]
For over 15 years, Bronwyn Saglimbeni has worked with clients to improve their public speaking and media relations skills, challenging them to bring out more of themselves in their communications. Bronwyn is known for her playful, irreverent approach to coaching, combined with her knack for delivering "tough love" in a way that allows executives to achieve true breakthroughs.