When fear panic and mayhem have surrounded me at a conference or seminar where I am speaking, I reflect on the following words: Desiderata Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible, without surrender, be on good terms with all persons. Speak your [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Barak Obama is proof of the career-building power of a good speech. The rapid rise of the Democratic nominee for the US presidency is a reminder that the ability to speak convincingly to others has to rank as one of the most important skills in politics, in business and in life. Will it be enough [...]
I was contacted by the corporate communications department of a large telecommunications company with a concern: it was felt that the president, during his presentations, wasn’t having the impact they would like on his audiences. In many cases they suspected that his audiences were actually tuning out. The president (and corporate communications) wanted him to [...]
I admire people who ‘show up’ and express themselves — particularly when they take that step towards authentic self-expression. There is much fear in our world, and fear is often the reason we hide or only reveal what we consider to be acceptable about ourselves. I believe that the fear of revealing ‘who’ we are is [...]
  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. |