It is odd thing that some speakers, presenters and communicators, somehow think their thoughts and feelings are invisible to the audience. It is as if they think they can fool all of the people all of the time. What is sad is when they fool some people once, then they believe that is a successful [...]
The 2006 Casino Royale has been rated as the best Bond movie ever, not because of the amazing stunts, or the number of Aston Martins destroyed as accessories to the plot (three brand new), but because 007 has discovered his vulnerability. For Bond to be displaying a level of psychological realism may seem to detract [...]
If you are a speaker then if you want to become a better speaker you need to write! If you are a writer then if you want to to become a better writer you need to speak! These twins of communication are entwined……why? Because the discipline of one supports clarity with the other. As speakers [...]
“Whether you think you can or think you can’t you’re right” Henry Ford Some of the most powerful public speakers I know started out with the most fear. When I am coaching my clients I get them to focus on these four beliefs: they significantly reduce anxiety over public speaking and energizes them to a [...]
I often get comments and occasional questions about what I am doing or from events that I speak at. Here is my response to a recent comment and I believe that we often forget that “presentation skills” is far more than giving a speech, (Leadership In The Always On World 2009/02/10). I am happy to [...]
Making a Great First Impression! It takes just a quick glance, maybe three seconds, for someone to evaluate you when you meet for the first time. In this short time, the other person forms an opinion about you based on your appearance, your body language, your demeanor, your mannerisms, and how you are dressed. With [...]
Why? You’re going for an interview and want to sound and look good – learn how to present yourself successfully! You are in a competition, discover how to perform well and get what you want! You want to start your own business – you will have to present your ideas and plans to an investor [...]
The Authentic Leader I believe that authenticity and transparency are to be the hallmarks of emerging and successful leadership, and President Barack Obama is in the vanguard of change. No longer will leaders be able to hide behind veils of unaccountability, anonymity, and be untouchable. For in this ‘always on’ society there is nowhere to [...]
Presentation Power: Executive Level Many of you sent me emails concerning the last blog article I wrote, expressing astonishment that going out of the office to give a presentation was not always supported or in fact encouraged. It is sad but true; many organizations have not caught on that we live in the information age, [...]
The Charismatic Leader Can coaching ignite your dormant ‘Charisma’? I believe it can. With the right coach a special chemistry occurs. Each of us has something in common: the ‘desire’ to succeed. Developing your ability to communicate increases your opportunities for success. Learning to use your innate charisma gives you an extra dimension that can [...]
  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. |