by Eileen Sinett | Blog, Presentation Skills, Presentation Training, Sales
Yes, this might sound like a pick-up line, but telling a story is also a great way to engage an audience for your next business presentation. People think and talk in stories all the time, but rarely realize it. For example, Why are you 5 hours late? (Were you at... 
by Eileen Sinett | Blog, Presentation Skills
Many technical presenters find it challenging to explain their subject expertise in a simple and succinct way that is easy to understand. Some technical speakers talk too formally and lose their audience in the technical jargon, while others speak too broadly and risk... 
by Eileen Sinett | Blog, Leadership, Listening, Presentation Skills
For the last several years, my corporate clients have asked me to integrate storytelling into the presentation excellence programs I customize for them or to enhance individual presentation objectives. One marketing department requested a storytelling workshop to... by Eileen Sinett | Blog, Presentation Skills, Sales
Of course, writers can become effective speakers! But it usually requires some brief training and a shift in perspective. I became a writer after being a speaker. Just as I had to find my written voice, writers need to find their spoken voice. You would think it would... by Eileen Sinett | Blog, Leadership, Non-verbal Communication, Presentation Skills
When I was in the third grade, I participated in a competition where the student who demonstrated the best handwriting would have the honor of writing our class letter to the Governor. This was a really big deal for me as an eight year old. I wanted to win! I knew I... by Eileen Sinett | Blog, Networking, Non-verbal Communication, Presentation Skills, Relationships
Non-verbal cues are an integral factor in effective communication. For example, when we coach presenters, we recommend they begin by standing perfectly still. Not only do speakers look more professional and in control, but the pause helps to calm them and get their...