Public Speaking Skills, Presentation Skills, Presentation Preparation, Online Presentations, Executive Coaching, Communication Skills Marianna Swallow Public Speaking Skills, Presentation Skills, Presentation Preparation, Online Presentations, Executive Coaching, Communication Skills Marianna Swallow

Our 2021 Speaking and Presenting #fails and #follows

Randy and I love talking about our work. We especially love swapping stories about those public speaking moments when we end up with egg on our face. We live-streamed on LinkedIn to swap our 5 biggest takeaways from 2021, thanks to some #fails and other good lessons.

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

Your Goal for the New Year: Become a Stronger Speaker

According to Forbes, most new year’s resolutions are about self-improvement, whether it’s personal (read more, get healthier, learn a new language…) or professional (learn TikTok, work with a coach, improve my speaking skills so I can get a promotion…)

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

Workshops and Coaching Now Available in Charlotte and Chicago

Workshops and coaching are available in Charlotte, Chicago, and nationwide! I’m pleased to announce that effective January 5, 2022, our public speaking, presentation skills, and media coaching will be available in a second home base: Charlotte, NC. Workshops and coaching are always available online and in Chicago, too!

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

To the C-Suite: It's Okay to Ask for Help

I have a confidentiality clause built into every contract. I believe it’s good business. But it saddens me a bit when it’s explicit why I’m not allowed to say whom I’ve worked with or at which organization. It’s because of shame. And shame keeps us stuck.

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Public Speaking Skills, Presentation Skills, Presentation Preparation, Executive Coaching, Communication Skills, Case Study Marianna Swallow Public Speaking Skills, Presentation Skills, Presentation Preparation, Executive Coaching, Communication Skills, Case Study Marianna Swallow

Case Study: VP of CRM Platform Organization

As my client’s responsibilities and visibility grew, he began to struggle in public speaking scenarios: leading meetings, presenting to the C-Suite, or speaking at an event. He struggled with both prepared and impromptu presentations.

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

How to Use a Whiteboard (And Why and When)

Whiteboards are the unsung heroes of the classroom and the board room. They are low-key and low-tech. Anyone can use them. They allow you to make a point without having to spend hours creating a chart or an elaborate powerpoint or deck of slides.

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