We shifted to sharing our latest thinking on social media. And great stuff is getting posted All. The. Time. Here’s a selection of the...

Grab your popcorn. We added a new page of Deliberate videos. They're short (~3 minutes each). They focus on corporate storytelling. And...

This blog has been a bit empty lately. That's because I've shifted most of my writing to LinkedIn for a few key reasons: It's easier The...

Because gestures have such an impact on our communication, I found this article fascinating. Here are the key takeaways & my recommendat

Ending a presentation with "Do you have any questions?" is a symptom of sick message strategy. Why this is a problem, confirmation

If you give a presentation and the client said "This makes sense" but takes no action... you may be suffering from a sick message

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

Does your audience struggle recalling your key points? Why it's a problem, confirming the problem, causes, fixes.

Managers are the #1 factor in new Corporate Storytellers using their skills 'in the wild.' Here are some tips if YOUR boss doesn&#39

Why 'Death by PowerPoint' is a problem, confirming the problem, causes, fixes.

Be an advocate. Your audience wants your recommendation, not just your information, so they can make the best decision possible.

When speaking or presenting, are you hiding behind the podium like it's a shield? Your audience needs to see you.

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

I received a great question at an event last week: "How do I engage the audience in co-creating the solution during my presentations?&q

I get this question. Often. One rule of thumb I often hear is "two minutes per slide. That's BS. Here's what I suggest instead.

Tips for presenting a deck prepared by someone else that you can't alter.

The rush to pursue an idea often leaves out consideration of better ideas or solutions. Here are a few tips to select the right ideas to pur

Want your audience to listen, learn, and act on your presentation? Then you need to ditch your bullets for blanks. Save PowerPoint for visua

Something I often hear from people that are typically fearless presenting to clients: Presenting to peers scares the hell out of them.

It's easy to be overwhelmed by the holidays - it leads to stress. The same is true when your presentation overwhelms your audience - it