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It’s amazing how an uplifting or inspirational story can completely change your day, and sometimes your life. One thought that touches your heart or reminds you of your dreams can inspire steps that would otherwise remain untaken and stir new perspectives on life and possibilities.
On this page, you’ll always find a wealth of inspiring, motivating, and insightful stories– thoughtfully chosen with you and your dreams in mind.
Thank you for being my special guest, as we go on a journey of the mind, to explore this elusive thing we call SUCCESS.
I had the incredible privilege of attending a nonprofit gala a few years back. I was blown away by the impact of one key element that elevated the event to new heights: the professional emcee. It was a testament to the power of a skilled master of ceremonies to create an unforgettable experience and maximize…
GESTURES Your hands can be an excellent tool for getting the point across. Learning to use your hands for emphasis is invaluable to a speaker. EYE CONTACT FACIAL EXPRESSIONS Proper facial expression will emphasize all presentations and is one of the most significant components of non-verbal skills. As a clown, one of the first things…
An audience of one Many of us spend a lot of time doing one-to-one networking. I like to think of it as an audience of one. Many of us act entirely differently when having a one-on-one conversation. We never think of it as talking to an audience, yet we are talking to an audience, an…
Going back to work and vaccination conversations can be somewhat polarizing, and it all depends on our attitude and mindset. Good Attitude vs. Good Mindset? Your mindset is how you see the world around you.Your attitude is how you interact with the world according to how you see things.I always look at attitude as a…
Whenever you give a presentation, remember it is not about you. It is all about the needs of your audience. The messenger and the message must resonate with the audience! Read on to learn more about appealing to your audience. Why Focus on the Audience? We often focus so much on message and delivery that…
“You have to do the things you have to do when you have to do them and the day will come when you can do the things you want to do when you want to do them.” – Zig Ziglar Is there a secret to getting things done? I asked a few colleagues how they…
When going on a sales call, keep in mind that the prospect has a process of buying. The prospect will often hold back critical information and try to gather whatever information they can from you. In this scenario, the prospect will often not commit, lead you on, and soon disappear. If the prospect has a…
Everyone knows that sales are vital to all businesses; nothing happens until something gets sold. Therefore, if sales are an integral part of business, then people who can sell themselves, their products, and their solutions are the key to a successful business. Learn the critical processes to selling and change your present behaviors from one…
Each day sales professionals enter the marketplace with the full understanding they will risk hearing “NO”–Not that other professions are immune to this fact. However, in the sales professional’s day-to-day activities, they will face that challenge more than most other professions. So what kicks in next? Is it fear? Doubt? Uncertainty? Perhaps! That is why…
Many prospects are well seasoned on a sales call and can read body language and facial expressions exceptionally well. The same should go for you as a salesperson. Becoming aware of what prospects and clients are thinking and feeling can transform a good salesperson into a great one. The best salespeople are experts at reading…