Posts by Tommy Hilcken
Think like never before!
It has been quite a year so far. If you have gotten off track with your goals, you are not alone. The changes in 2020 have left countless people entirely off-balance. But there’s still time to make it one of your best years – if you do things differently now. Things that help you change…
Read MoreAre you willing to sell?
“The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack of will.” – Vince Lombardi Are you willing to do what it takes? I am not a natural-born salesperson! Speaker trainer entertainer—yes. Salesperson—no! Perhaps you are very good at what you do…
Read MoreFacial Expressions & Zoom
Throughout my career, I have fully come to understand the power of facial expressions. They have always been a big part of my ability to get my point across. I was not always good at them and I really learned the hard way. Things were going well in my career and I was asked to…
Read MoreWhat does it take to be a successful Public Speaker?
As I sat down this morning to start writing, I knew I was going to write about the benefits of public speaking. I had no idea where I was going to start. I had a writer’s block! I could not decide how to get out of it, and that is when it hit me. I…
Read MoreThe 7 basic fears according to Napoleon Hill
2020 has certainly been an interesting year! Many people are living in uncertainty and doubt. When you have that much doubt and uncertainty you must be careful not to become fearful. “Fears are nothing more than a state of mind.” – Napoleon Hill Fear can be both a blessing and a curse, depending upon how and when…
Read MoreLet’s face it, your Zoom presentation probably sucks.
By now, we’ve all been on at least one Zoom presentation, perhaps many… perhaps too many. I have seen Zoom presentations range from OK, I got through it, to boring or just flat out painful. If you’re like most virtual presenters, you are Winging it, because it doesn’t count if it’s virtual, right? Reading your…
Read More2 Things Determine Your Success as a Speaker
Throughout my 30-year career as a professional entertainer & speaker, I’ve met thousands and thousands of people. Some days, I would be with some of the most well-known speakers and executives in the world and, other days, I would be surrounded by everyday Moms & Dads I love discovering what makes people tick and, over…
Read MoreThe Magic of Communication.
Throughout my career I have noticed that most of what you accomplish in your personal and professional life will be determined by how well you get your message across. Are you proficient at inspiring people to act on your ideas and recommendations? It is not about your level of education, contacts or intelligence. You need…
Read MoreMaking Money with Funny
Effectively using humor in business will build rapport and add impact to any situation. Getting people to laugh is one of the quickest and most effective ways to establish compatibility and to create a warm, responsive atmosphere. Having a good sense of humor makes you more enjoyable to be around. You might also do…
Read MoreTips to Help You Get Better at Presenting Virtually
Zoom, Zoom, Zoom we’re all stuck in our room! Who would have dreamed that we would all be doing so many online presentations? Between sales presentations, video conferences, training seminars, and virtual networking, you have probably seen, the good, the bad, and the ugly of presenting virtually. Many challenges come up along the way. Here…
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