training & development

What if a member of your company refuses to participate in, or is resistant to participating in, business coaching to improve communication skills?

Most business initiatives are motivated by the desire to make money, save money, or save time. But the vast majority of people don’t get behind an initiative simply because of money. Common human motivators that can be applied to business initiatives are ethics, fairness, recognition, fear of loss, fear of the unknown, or those that […]

There are several steps you can take to prepare for your next media interview in the minutes before it begins so that you are more prepared.

A single presentation slide averages 40 words. That may not seem like an overwhelming number, but Google CEO Sundar Pichai would call the slide “cluttered.”Pichai’s presentation at the company’s 2017 developer’s conference utilized a large amount of white space and took 12 slides to reach 40 words. Other tech giants, such as Apple, are well known […]

There are many fulfilling aspects of being a corporate leader.  When it comes to working with people, prospects of inspiring, motivating, and mentoring talent all rise to the top of the list. Being a business leader also requires giving advice. But, very few people would consider advice as a rewarding aspect of their role. Thankfully, […]

After many hours of preparation, the highly anticipated day has come for you to deliver your presentation. Taking every advantage of your presentation skills and your grasp of the material, you touch upon each salient point. And as you reach the end of your speech, you gaze out towards the audience, and after your closing, […]

As media and presentation coaches, we are often asked to provide feedback to the executives with whom we work. Giving advice or feedback to someone requires a thoughtful approach. As a business leader or manager, you will likely find yourself in the position of having to provide feedback on a regular basis, sometimes when someone […]

by Suzanne Franchetti, Franchetti Communications, and Diane McGreal, Living Abroad Cultural Advisor Presenting to people from different cultures comes with its own set of challenges. While the obvious barrier is language, there is more to consider than just your ability to speak the local language if you are an executive speaking abroad. Executives who demonstrate a higher level of cultural knowledge will better […]

  There is a really good chance that you have watched Amy Cuddy’s famous TED talk on power posing, “Your body language may shape who you are.” It’s the #2 most watched TED talk of all time. In the talk, Dr. Cuddy states that animals – including the human species – tend to make themselves […]

Public speaking can rattle the nerves of even the most seasoned professional. It’s such a common fear that it can prevent some business people from achieving career success, because giving speeches and presentations, especially as a business executive, is unavoidable. The nerves that come with public speaking may not be avoidable, but they are controllable. […]