No doubt, more efficient meetings would give us some time back. And who wouldn’t want that? As the leader of the meeting, you have the power to ensure the meeting stays on track and improve your organization’s meeting culture. So why not use ground rules? Here’s how.

Where I see most wannabe-persuaders fall short is in their mindset and preparation - not so much their words. Because how you prepare and how you approach your speech will affect the rest of it. ps - This applies to anything persuasive - sales pitches? Asking Mom & Dad for a car? Yep.

Clients often ask how they can manage, or overcome their stage fright. Should they take medications for stage fright? I can’t address the last one (I’m not a doctor….), and the good news is, yes, stage fright, or anxiety when presenting, is manageable.

Creating one good piece of content is hard enough, let alone weekly ones. On this week’s episode of Between Two Speakers, Rebecca Anderson shares tips on how to make content relevant with public speaking coach Marianna Swallow and storytelling strategist Randy Ford.

When it comes to presentations, your visual aids matter. In this video, public speaking coach Marianna Swallow and storyteling strategist Randy Ford talk about the importance of visual components, point out the one big PowerPoint mistake speakers make, and share best visual practices for your presentation.

Randy and Mare sit down with Chicago real estate broker Olin Eargle to discuss the language of sales. He highlights the importance of understanding, education, and being transparent with your customer. Learn how you can use this approach to build trust with your clients.