by justinhunsaker | Dec 26, 2023 | Presentation Coaching
When my daughter first said she was interested in joining the children’s choir, I couldn’t help but smile. She’s always been that kid in the backseat of the car, singing her heart out but completely off-tune. Her enthusiasm was contagious, even if her notes didn’t...
by justinhunsaker | Jun 11, 2023 | Presentation Coaching
Last Sunday, my ten-year-old son was sitting on our stairs. I was kneeling in front of him, tying his shoes. It was a picturesque father-and-son moment. However, even if you don’t have kids, you should have a vague sense that most ten-year-olds can tie their own...
by John Polk | Aug 17, 2021 | Presentation Coaching, Presentation Training
I sat through approximately 160 cross-calibration conversations for analysts in my career. A cross-cal is how many companies ensure associates get a fair performance rating versus just letting your boss decide your rating. While I’m a fan of making sure associates get...
by John Polk | Jul 20, 2021 | Presentation Coaching, Presentation Design
Clue logo by SantaMinion Do you like to read mystery novels? Watch mystery movies? The fun is in guessing whodunnit while the author throws red herrings at you. You don’t want your audience guessing “whodunnit” in a business presentation because...
by John Polk | Sep 15, 2019 | Presentation Coaching
It’s a simple but fun tradition. The batter walks to the plate, and the crappy stadium sound system blares AC/DC’s “Hell’s Bells.” Or The Troggs’ “Wild Thing” made popular in the movie Major League. Or Metallica’s “Enter Sandman.” If you don’t have a...
by John Polk | Jul 9, 2019 | Presentation Coaching, Presentation Training
So, um, ah, [clears throat] hi, hello. How’s everybody doing today? [Tepid applause] C’mon, you can do better than that. HOW’S EVERYBODY DOING TODAY? [Forced enthusiastic applause and whoops] That’s better. For those of you who don’t know me, I’m John. I’m an expert...
