Posts by Tommy Hilcken
Your Employee’s Lack of Confidence Is Hurting Your Business.
Some business owners really underestimate the financial impact of having employees that are not confident. Have you ever thought about what it costs your company when an employee is not willing to speak up at meetings, network at association meetings, pitch new clients or propose ideas to senior management? Their lack of confidence can lead…
Read MoreTommy Hilcken to Present the Art of Public Speaking Workshop at Morris County Chamber of Commerce in May
FLORHAM PARK, NEW JERSEY – (April, 9, 2019) – Professional speaker, trainer and entertainer, Tommy Hilcken, will present The Art of Public Speaking workshop, at the offices of the Morristown offices of Morris County Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 from 8:00 am – 12:00pm. The workshop, open to members and non-members, is…
Read MoreWhere did the first quarter go?
What A Clown Can Teach You About Public Speaking
As many of you know this past week has been National Clown Week. Just kidding – Most of you have no idea that it was national clown week. It’s the year 2018 and I’ve been become known to many as a speaker and a trainer and spend most of my time in front of the…
Read MorePUBLIC SPEAKING CONFESSIONS FROM AN INTROVERT
Many times, when I’m giving a presentation skills workshop or teaching people how to have public speaking confidence, people will say to me, “It’s easy for you. You’re such a natural.” Well, the fact is, I’m not a natural. Everything I’ve ever done in public speaking has been learning by doing. That’s right, when it…
Read MoreCuriosity Leads to Sales
In sales, the key to getting better answers is to ask better questions. Unfortunately, people can often feel uncomfortable asking questions to people they’ve just met. They’re afraid that they might come off as pushy or nosey or make the other person uneasy. But asking the right questions can mean the difference between sales success…
Read MoreWhy Are We Terrified of Public Speaking?
I failed public speaking in grade school, ’cause I was so nervous and scared. …
Read MoreUsing Eye Contact and Facial Expressions to Build Rapport
Throughout my career as a speaker-trainer-entertainer I have had to connect with hundreds, if not thousands of people. Whether it was one-to-one or speaking to a roomful of people, I have realized that the secret to connecting and getting your message across is rapport. Rapport must be established early on in any presentation. It is…
Read More7 Signs that Your Administrative Assistant Will Help You Excel
The right administrative assistant can help any organization flourish. When people think about a successful business, they tend to focus their attention on the importance of good leadership, but the value of the people working behind the scenes cannot be underestimated. Administrative assistants can help keep everyone on task and prepared to progress. When seeking…
Read MoreWhy follow the leader?
Many years ago, I was taught a valuable lesson. If you want more from life, sometimes you must change people places and things. Are the people you are following going where YOU want to go? Have you ever asked that question of yourself? Who can help you get where you want to go? Who are the…
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