Connie Dieken: Transforming Leaders into Influencers
Influence Blog :: Presentation Skills
Reconsider Confidence - It's Not What You Think
:: June 20, 2011
Confidence is more critical now than ever in the economy we're facing today. It's essential to cultivate it so you can seize opportunities and avoid pitfalls. But it's not just recent graduates who crave confidence - every C-suite executive whom I've had the privilege to coach wants a booster shot to help them be more influential and make things happen.
read more about the latest in Presentation Skills
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Speak from Your Heart, not Just Your Head
:: June 14, 2011
In this quick 2 minute "Connie off the Cuff" video recorded behind the scenes of a keynote speech in Phoenix, you'll discover the one thing you need to deliver a presentation.
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The Fire Hydrant Habit: Does Your Communication Sabotage Your Power?
:: September 28, 2010
Consider the fire hydrant's purpose. Your neighborhood fire plug lets firefighters tap into the municipal water system to extinguish a fire. They attach a hose to the cast iron hydrant, screw open a valve and whoosh, out comes a powerful flow of water. Simple enough.
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Gaining Confidence in Front of a Room
:: June 29, 2010
You might be surprised at how many executives say they lack confidence in front of audiences and want to gain the skill.
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What Every Communicator Can Learn From ... Michael Jackson
:: February 01, 2010
Did you read the headlines? "Jackson Kids Steal the Show!" the news articles proclaimed, calling the appearance of Michael Jackson's two eldest children the most memorable moment of the 52nd annual Grammy Awards Show.
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Did This CEO Hit the Sweet Spot?
:: January 17, 2010
Kraft Chairman and CEO Irene Rosenfeld is scrambling to persuade shareholders that her company's $17 billion bid to buy British candymaker Cadbury is good for both companies. Her pursuit has drawn poor reactions from both Cadbury's shareholders and Kraft's biggest shareholder, Warren Buffett.
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10 Radically Different Resolutions for 2010
:: January 05, 2010
Top 10 Communi-lutions to Improve How People Respond to You In Our Distraction-Driven Decade
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Rude Tube: Public Speaking Interruptions
:: September 14, 2009
What a week for high profile heckling. Let's recap:
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How to Hijack Your Own Influence during Q&A
:: July 29, 2009
You've been leading a high priority mission for months. You've pushed. Prodded. You've influenced internally because you believe it's the most vital issue facing your organization. Your team has invested sweat equity and they're counting on you to make it happen publicly.
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Do You Trigger Presentation-Induced Comas?
:: November 27, 2008
It's Thanksgiving evening. You're stuffed. Bloated. Lethargic. In a turkey coma.
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The Plumber Parable: Why Storytelling Matters
:: October 27, 2008
I can read your mind. Not another story about Joe the Plumber, you're thinking. Good news. This isn't about Joe, the nation's newest household name invoked again and again during the final presidential debate. It's about you and your ability to make a point that people actually remember, repeat and respond to.
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How to Breeze Through Q&A
:: July 30, 2008
Whew! Your presentation is over. After your closing slide, you're ready to exhale except for one thing... you still have to face Q&A.
