Public Speaking Skills, Presentation Skills, Presentation Preparation, Executive Coaching, Communication Skills, Speaker, Audio, podcast Marianna Swallow Public Speaking Skills, Presentation Skills, Presentation Preparation, Executive Coaching, Communication Skills, Speaker, Audio, podcast Marianna Swallow

“Should I join Toastmasters?”

Public speaking is an essential leadership skill. But what if you haven’t had the opportunity to develop this skill? You may want to join Toastmasters, or you may want to hire an executive coach. Which to choose? Both have their benefits. Here are some facts and observations about each; you get to decide.

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Communication Skills, Executive Coaching, Presentation Skills, Presentation Preparation, Public Speaking Skills, Storytelling Marianna Swallow Communication Skills, Executive Coaching, Presentation Skills, Presentation Preparation, Public Speaking Skills, Storytelling Marianna Swallow

Was “Improve my presentation skills” one of your new year’s resolutions?

If “Improve My Presentations” or “Improve My Speaking Skills” was on your list of new year’s resolutions (or on your performance review), I can help! Check out this article for some quick, easy-to-do tips. Oh yeah - and I’m here if you want some in-person help, too! Happy New Year, y’all.

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Communication Skills, Executive Coaching, Presentation Skills, Presentation Preparation, Public Speaking Skills, Storytelling Marianna Swallow Communication Skills, Executive Coaching, Presentation Skills, Presentation Preparation, Public Speaking Skills, Storytelling Marianna Swallow

A speaker looks back…

It’s been a great year. Like many of my colleagues, I’m reflecting on the highlights and the learnings of the past year. Thank you for being a reader! I’m grateful for your time and attention. From 3 takeaways from clients and classes to new avenues I discovered, I hope you find the highlights inspiring, and the takeaways helpful.

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Communication Skills, Executive Coaching, Presentation Skills, Presentation Preparation, Public Speaking Skills, Storytelling, Book Presentation Workshop Marianna Swallow Communication Skills, Executive Coaching, Presentation Skills, Presentation Preparation, Public Speaking Skills, Storytelling, Book Presentation Workshop Marianna Swallow

If you need a presentation Skills workshop…

Before reaching out to a professional workshop company for a public speaking skills class or a presentation skills workshop, gather your data so your calls can be productie. In other words, prepare. Sometimes, would-be clients call me when don’t know what they want. Use these 6 questions to focus your training needs and make your next intro call productive.

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Communication Skills, Presentation Preparation, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Skills, Videos Marianna Swallow Communication Skills, Presentation Preparation, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Skills, Videos Marianna Swallow

[VIDEO] Our Top 5 Fictional Speakers - Between 2 Speakers

Randy and I love our jobs, and we also love us some pop culture. We believe television shows, movies, and books can teach us useful “do’s” and “don’ts” when it comes to public speaking.

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