2019-02-08 13:13
How to Increase Your Communication Effectiveness with Eye Contact.There Are Three Levels of Eye Contact. First is "None at all", the second is "Scanning" – artificially making contact… Read More
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A blog about advanced techniques and tips for communication and presentation skills for lawyers, accountants, and executives. Commanding Presence provides immediately impactful communication and presentation skills training throughout North America.
2019-02-01 11:32
The average person lists public speaking as one of their biggest fears, fearing it more than heights, small spaces, bugs, and in some cases, even death. Mark Twain quipped, “There are… Read More
2018-10-22 12:59
In the delivery of a speech, there are two factors at play: the intention of the speaker and the perception by the audience of the speaker’s intent. The two do not always go together … Read More
2018-08-13 11:32
The average person lists public speaking as one of their biggest fears, fearing it more than heights, small spaces, bugs, and in some cases, even death. Mark Twain quipped, “There are… Read More
2018-06-14 15:09
It takes only 15 minutes to leverage an entire working day. Block off 15 minutes on your calendar every day. Guard it with your life. No activity on your list requires more protection than t… Read More
2018-03-21 12:00
This article is not only for people who still have a long way to go reaching their career goals. It is also for those of you who are already high achievers. You have battled and won the war… Read More
2018-02-27 13:30
“Stand up straight!”, “Shoulders back, stomach in!”, “Use power words!”, “Let your eyes go diagonally across the audience in both directions!”… Read More
2018-01-18 13:25
In part one of the article, I covered the importance of developing personal communications skills, the consequences of not possessing those skills, and the fundamental approach I take in hel… Read More
2018-01-10 13:00
Personal communication skills and confidence go hand in hand for almost all professionals. Your academic education, your professional training, combined with your intelligence and positive a… Read More
2018-01-03 16:01
It is said that people are more afraid of public speaking than they are of death.If you’re one of those ‘give me death but not a podium’ people, imagine for a moment never… Read More
2018-01-03 01:44
Look me in the eye and say that. Amongst accountants, lawyers, and executives, a chief cause of failure to establish credibility, create rapport, and to build trust in meetings and presentat… Read More
2017-10-04 13:17
Are you unconsciously casting yourself in a disadvantaged role?I’m intrigued by this phenomenon; if it doesn’t apply to you, you almost certainly know someone who could benefit f… Read More
2017-09-27 23:22
It's time to deliver the quarterly report to the C-Suite. A small crowd of imposing faces, they're your boss's bosses and you want to make a good impression. Settled comfortably in your chai… Read More
2017-08-08 22:30
Specialized knowledge may be your most valuable asset.But specialized knowledge may not be enough...What benefits do you think there are to being an excellent speaker?What are the consequenc… Read More
2017-05-08 12:03
The one piece of information everyone has, except you...Who Do People Think You Are?How can seeing yourself on camera change the direction of your career?Jekyll and Hyde...James is a senior… Read More
2017-04-19 12:33
Your public speaking ability affects so many areas of your life. It impacts how well people understand and commit to your ideas, it allows you to persuade, encourage and motivate people, it… Read More
2017-04-11 11:56
New ExercisesMost of our clients are too busy to do regular speaking exercises and many of them feel self-conscious about voice work; so I'm always trying to come up with exercises that mak… Read More
2017-04-10 20:05
The ability to persuade and inspire requires “charismatic communication”.How do some speakers have the ability to establish a friendly and immediate rapport with the listeners an… Read More
2017-03-24 14:13
Seven Secrets to being successful in your next meeting...1. Speak less - speak betterRemember you are speaking, not writing. Your listeners can only retain a limited amount of information. I… Read More
2017-03-16 12:15
In 2017, the toughest thing to do is hold a client's attention by speaking.Are You Better Than Average? The quality of presentations in the accounting and legal professions are generally low… Read More
2017-03-04 00:02
When it comes to unexpected questions - many accountants, lawyers, and executives have the same fears... 1,500 accountants in Canada, the U.S., and the U.K. name their three chief concerns… Read More
2017-03-03 22:34
LeadingWhat are your career opportunities right now? You probably have the professional qualifications, the experience, and the determination to move into a higher leadership role. The one s… Read More
2017-02-15 15:33
If your audience forgets your presentation the moment they walk out of the room… then you have wasted their time. You have wasted your own time. And you have wasted the opportunity to… Read More
2017-02-09 13:39
Do you have a personal plan? How are your colleagues and clients managing the stresses of February 2017? No doubt your organization has already made plans and contingencies to deal with the… Read More
2017-01-30 23:02
“How can I keep my audience engaged?”That was the question posed to me by the managing partner of a prestigious law firm. She is already a superb presenter, but she had recently… Read More
2017-01-12 14:44
Your public speaking ability affects so many areas of your life. It impacts how well people understand and commit to your ideas, it allows you to persuade, encourage and motivate people, it… Read More
2017-01-10 13:09
If you want to know where the future of professional development is headed—just take a brief look at the trends so far:The online corporate market is expected to grow by 13% per year u… Read More
2016-12-29 15:10
Personal contact with clients is by far the best way of retaining their business and developing new business.Law and accounting firms that consistently produce excellent client seminars reap… Read More
2016-12-27 14:24
It is likely that you have several colleagues who are nervous speakers. This common affliction has consequences that range from “unfortunate’ to tragic. Speaking anxiety is certa… Read More
2016-12-22 13:58
I’m going to speak about three key aspects of your personal communication when presenting demonstrative evidence;PresenceVocal SkillsPhysical Movement and Body LanguageThe success of a… Read More
2016-12-19 18:01
The Real Cause, the Secret Cure, and the Priceless Rewards of SuccessFor the past 15 years Commanding Presence has worked with professionals who experience some level of anxiety, or fear of… Read More
2016-12-08 20:18
How do you rate yourself as a motivator?How much of your time is spent in trying to get people to do things they don't particularly want to do? "Motivating" describes this activity, but hope… Read More
2016-12-05 14:19
Is speaking simply an obligation for you?What if speaking could transform your career - and your life?Your academic and professional success is built on a foundation of excellent analytical… Read More
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