Why small talk is HUGE!
A few years ago I was coaching a CFO of a large corporation on networking. I was listening to his background, about his successful eclectic career that got him to that position. I was enthralled. I finally got around to asking him what precisely I could help him with...
Ahhhh Charisma!
I know I have said it before many times: ‘People buy from people that they like, know and trust’ and here’s the thing – we all sell! Every time we speak we are saying “Listen to me, believe me, and please, do as I suggest”. Studies show the more charismatic you are,...
How knowing your audience can make you more persuasive when public speaking
In order to persuade, we need to understand ourselves and others when public speaking Last month I introduced you to DISC and discussed how understanding yourself and others can make you more persuasive when public speaking. If you need a refresher, please review my...
The nasty ‘F’ word – Are you guilty of its prevalence?
It’s a word we all know…. We all hold it inside until it bubbles up and spouts forth. It can limit your career, prevent relationships from forming and stop you from achieving your goals. The dirty ‘F’ word I’m talking about is: FEAR. It is the one constant I see in my...
Sharon Ferrier, through her business ‘Persuasive Presentations’ consults to organisations and individuals who have a need to improve their communication, presentation skills and confidence in public speaking.