Presentation Training Archives - John Polk & Associates

You’ve Visualized Your Data, Now Actualize Your Promotion: How Effective Presentation Skills Can Set You Up for Promotion

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...

Take a Sad First Impression and Make it Better: The Right Way to Kickoff Your Presentation

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...