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Symptom of a sick message strategy: Weak Call to Action
Ending a presentation with "Do you have any questions?" is a symptom of sick message strategy. Why this is a problem, confirmation
Kevin Paylow
Feb 14, 20192 min read
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Symptom of a sick message strategy: Multiple presentations but NO progress
Do you or your team keep giving the same presentation but not seem to make any progress? Why it's a problem, confirming the problem, cau
Kevin Paylow
Jan 19, 20191 min read
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What if my boss doesn't 'get' Corporate Storytelling?
Managers are the #1 factor in new Corporate Storytellers using their skills 'in the wild.' Here are some tips if YOUR boss doesn'
Kevin Paylow
Jan 7, 20191 min read
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Advocacy? Or Manipulation?
Be an advocate. Your audience wants your recommendation, not just your information, so they can make the best decision possible.
Kevin Paylow
Dec 1, 20182 min read
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Discomfort is often a good thing
During workshops, participants are often uncomfortable applying new skills. That's good! But by the end, they need to be comfortable, co
Kevin Paylow
Nov 20, 20181 min read
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Quit hiding behind your presentation shield. Your audience needs to see you.
When speaking or presenting, are you hiding behind the podium like it's a shield? Your audience needs to see you.
Kevin Paylow
Oct 9, 20181 min read
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To get our teams to use their new skills, we need to support learners AFTER training
There are several critical factors in employees using new skills. Manager support is a big one. Here are ways you can support your team afte
Kevin Paylow
Sep 27, 20181 min read
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Observing Corporate Storytellers (or being observed) in the wild
Most of us can learn to be presentation artists - I call them Corporate Storytellers. But don't worry if other groups use this process t
Kevin Paylow
Aug 10, 20182 min read
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Don't Neglect Your Great Presenters
"Who benefits the most from this training?" This is a common question I get from clients. My answer often surprises them.
Kevin Paylow
Jun 11, 20182 min read
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Public speaking doesn't scare me unless...
Something I often hear from people that are typically fearless presenting to clients: Presenting to peers scares the hell out of them.
Kevin Paylow
Feb 21, 20181 min read
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What will you do different this year?
We don't improve until we do something different. What will you do different in 2018?
Kevin Paylow
Jan 1, 20181 min read
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