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· Presentation Skills · Public Speaking
In my class, I often use a quote from Scott Galloway about the importance of storytelling as a skill in business. In a recent episode, Prof G lays it all out. Here’s my reflection. The share of LinkedIn job postings that mention “storyteller” roughly doubled between 2024 and 2025. Executives said “storytelling” 469 times on…
· Presentation Skills
Are you #WFH (working form home)? Do you need a new background for your virtual meetings on Zoom, or Microsoft Teams? I found some great options with an interior design flair: Arhous furniture RentFurniture.com West Elm Curbed.com Bruntwood.co.uk BEHR (the paint company) One Fine Stay (more exotic travel inspiration backgrounds) Search Pexels for “Zoom Office…
· Presentation Skills
Have you ever wanted to change text to all caps or UPPERCASE in Google slides? I did, and couldn’t quickly figure it out. I googled it, and only got answers that related to google docs at first. But then I figured it out, so you don’t have to. Select the “Format” menu, then “Text”, then…
· Presentation Skills · Public Speaking
In my session, Pitching In The Strike Zone: Unlocking Your Authentic Voice For Success In Business at the Seattle Interactive Conference on October 18th, I mention the following resources, some of them on my website here, and others from elsewhere on the web. It’s Not What You Say, It’s How You Say It: Advice for…
· Presentation Skills · Public Speaking
Communication skills are critically important to success in most industries, even if a position itself does not count among its responsibilities “communication” or “public speaking” you will need to communicate well to land it. Entire books have been written on communication skills, from those specifically about public speaking, to others about designing persuasive presentations, and…