Our brains love stories. When you use storytelling to share information and ideas, they often stand out and are more memorable to the listener. Stories ...Continue Reading
Whether you’re trying to persuade someone to support your project or motivate a team, storytelling is a fundamental business skill. So what makes a compelling ...Continue Reading
Nobody would blame you or your team for trying to save time building presentation decks. Whether you’re prepping a do-or-die proposal or simply giving the ...Continue Reading
Today, the world’s most successful companies have discovered that the best way to spread ideas and drive business forward—both internally and externally—is through business storytelling. ...Continue Reading
Ever wish you had a guidebook for becoming a strategic, influential communicator? This one’s for you. Because, let’s face it: We all strive to come ...Continue Reading
These days we’re all hyper-vigilant about sanitizing our hands and surfaces. But did you know this good hygiene can actually translate into your virtual meetings ...Continue Reading
Did you know virtual meetings can be a goldmine full of insights? That’s right… all of those chat conversations, poll responses, and whiteboard brainstorm sessions ...Continue Reading
Shapes can be incredibly powerful. It’s a statement you’ve probably never heard before, but it’s true—circles, squares, and triangles can really pack a punch when ...Continue Reading
Have you ever considered how the size of your data display could impact how well your insights are received by your audience? Odds are… probably ...Continue Reading
Let’s talk about one of data visualization’s best friends: color. When used correctly, color can be a powerful conduit for making your data insights shine. ...Continue Reading
Running virtual meetings, presentations, or trainings can be super stressful. You must corral the attention of people hidden behind their screens, engage them, answer questions, ...Continue Reading
We’ve all been there: You’re on a virtual call and want feedback from the group. You ask them to post in chat or respond verbally… ...Continue Reading
According to Antonio Damasio’s book “Descartes’ Error: Reason, Emotion and the Human Brain,” neuroscience tells us that humans respond more powerfully to stories than plain ...Continue Reading
Think about the last time you were “wowed” by someone in business. Was it the way they navigated difficult questions? How they commanded the room ...Continue Reading
Our new reality: All selling is virtual selling. And even for the smartest, savviest salespeople, it isn’t easy. Sure, your face-to-face sales skills might be ...Continue Reading
Let’s talk about the elephant in the room: We’ve all sat through virtual meetings and presentations that are awkward, unengaging, or just plain boring. The ...Continue Reading
There are loads of articles circulating nowadays about how to deliver more engaging online presentations and meetings. Most are filled with generic, barely helpful tips ...Continue Reading
Picture this: You’re meeting virtually with your customer… or team… or (fill in the blank). You ask for their input on the initiative you’re discussing, ...Continue Reading
It’s never been more critical to communicate clearly and purposefully in a remote environment than now. But how do we get started? How do we ...Continue Reading
Here we are. Our new reality for the next few weeks (or months). A whole bunch of people working from home, some super-comfortable conducting business ...Continue Reading