It’s not what you say, but how you say it… One of the most often mis-quoted and mis-used pieces of research is Professor Mehrabian’s communication model, especially when applied to public speaking. • 7% of meaning is in the words that are spoken. • 38% of meaning is paralinguistic (the way that the words [...]
Stories Power Business Presentations Stories change the way we think, feel and behave, and understanding that is a key factor for anyone who does business presentations. It’s common to lose sleep over a story on television or in a book. You’ve probably experienced the motivational thrust that can propel your actions after hearing a story [...]
Melissa’s Question Hi Geoffrey thanks for your blog. I’m enjoying receiving it and I thought that you could write a blog about how to present yourself for interviewing … it would be quite relevant and I am sure you have the knowledge to share kindest regards, Melissa Geoffrey’s Response Hi Melissa, it’s about presenting yourself [...]
1. I’m not a public speaker. Reality Check: We all speak in public. Public speaking goes far beyond standing on a stage in front of 100 people. We’re presenting ourselves all the time. In fact, life is one big presentation. 2. Don’t talk with your hands. Reality Check: Expressive, dynamic speakers use their hands. Speakers [...]
I’m Bored With Bad PowerPoint I am bored with the same old thing all the time, with people using PowerPoint badly. Are you bored with PowerPoint, both seeing and giving the same old stuff? If you answered yes, then this topic is for you. If you are using the old ‘pure logic’ style to present, [...]
  Geoffrey X Lane is an experienced major bid coach with years of experience as a trainer for public speaking and presentation skills. He’s worked with leaders from a wide variety of organizations, helping them create successful proposals, bids and tenders. Geoffrey creates boardroom credibility through both his personal facilitation style and through successes like being the winning bid bid coach for the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic Bid Team in Prague.
Many organizations have the requisite technical skill to win a bid, but don’t communicate them well. Geoffrey X Lane can help your experienced team fine-tune the details that transform a good bid proposal into a winning bid presentation. |