Here’s another useful and interesting key concept you might have heard in one of my training or coaching sessions. Add it to the ‘Best of Phil’.
‘Any fool can learn from his or her own mistakes. A smart person learns from the mistakes of others. But, a wise guy learns from the successes of others.’
Phil Stella, 21st century entrepreneur, communication consultant, executive coach … and wise guy
I just used one of my faves in this issue’s Quickie piece. So … if you were in one of my presentations skill sessions, you would have heard:
‘Your audience’s perception is your reality. If they think you look and sound like a confident and competent presenter, you are. Simple as that.’
Use it if you like with my permission. Just spell my name right …
Phil Stella, 21st Century workplace communication consultant, executive coach and author.
A prospect asked me if I could help him overcome his ‘stage fright’ when delivering routine workplace presentati0ns. My short answer was ‘I can’t – it’s a perfectly normal human response to fear or stress.’ Here are the highlights from the rest of the conversati0n.
While I never get tired of ranting about lame Elevator Speeches, I also never tire of sharing effective ‘Escalator’ Speeches.
You can’t be around me very long without hearing or reading:
‘Don’t tell me it won’t work until you try it and can tell me it didn’t work!’
And use it if you like it … with my compliments.
Phil Stella, 21st Century workplace communication expert, executive coach and author.
Here’s a great idea for distinctive holiday gifts that will set you apart from your competitors. I’ve used this best practice myself and recommended it to my clients. Instead of sending the usual food or SWAG gifts, make a small donation to a local charity in each customer’s name. Better still, find a local charity that they already support if you can.
Here’s another signature comment:
Please stop saying ‘that phone interrupted me’. No, that call didn’t interrupt you. You deciding to answer that call interrupted you. Accept responsibility for your actions and stop blaming an inanimate object for your problems. Read More
Here’s another signature comment you’d hear in any of my networking presentations:
I prefer ‘Elevator Speech’ in stead of ‘Elevator Pitch’:
Even though the difference in connotation is subtle, it can impact the mindset of the person creating and delivering it. So, elevate your elevator speech, not pitch.
