Public Speaking Archives

Do your work, grasshopper

Lisa Poulson / October 19, 2021 / Communication, Evangelism, Leadership, Messaging, Persuasion, Public Speaking, Spokesperson, Storytelling /

My favorite kind of communicators are people who understand that communication is a discipline, a skill that must be taken seriously. They invest time and energy not just in creating content, but in learning how to deliver it well too. Are you a … [Read more...] about Do your work, grasshopper

Your talk can be a symphony

Lisa Poulson / October 5, 2021 / Change, Communication, Customer Care, Evangelism, Internal Communications, Leadership, Messaging, Persuasion, Public Speaking /

What’s a crescendo? In a symphony or an aria, it’s a swelling of music that tells listeners that THIS is the most important, the most lush, the most beautiful part of the piece. Composers do so many intricate and wonderful things to build to … [Read more...] about Your talk can be a symphony

Are you a robot or a human?

Lisa Poulson / September 21, 2021 / Communication, Evangelism, Leadership, Messaging, Persuasion, Public Speaking, Spokesperson, Storytelling /

Do you want to know if you’re robotic or empathetic when you speak? Analyze yourself. Watch recordings of yourself speaking. When did you look natural? Enthusiastic and energized? When did you look nervous or robotic? Note the time … [Read more...] about Are you a robot or a human?

Speak their language

Lisa Poulson / September 7, 2021 / Change, Communication, Customer Care, Evangelism, Internal Communications, Leadership, Messaging, Persuasion, Public Speaking /

As a great communicator you speak to your audiences in their language. You use their acronyms, you speak to their industry’s concerns, you know what “success” looks and feels like to them. Ask yourself: Based on what I know about the people I am … [Read more...] about Speak their language

Giving the right gifts

Lisa Poulson / August 31, 2021 / Communication, Customer Care, Evangelism, Innovation, Leadership, Messaging, Persuasion, Public Speaking /

You know that whenever you speak to your audiences, you must give them a gift. Because when you give a talk it’s never about you, it’s about your audience. But how will you know when you have given them the gift they need most? When your great … [Read more...] about Giving the right gifts

We used to do this all the time…

Lisa Poulson / June 1, 2021 / Change, Communication, Internal Communications, Leadership, Public Speaking /

I’m packing for a girls' weekend in Park City and I feel as overwhelmed as if I were getting ready for a three-month expedition in the Sahara. It’s five days. One time zone away. What is my problem?? My problem is that I haven’t … [Read more...] about We used to do this all the time…

Why can’t they see me?

Lisa Poulson / March 30, 2021 / Communication, Evangelism, Innovation, Leadership, Media Spokesperson, Messaging, Persuasion, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Spokesperson, Storytelling /

The 2021 Edelman Trust Barometer found that 56 percent of respondents believe business leaders are “purposely trying to mislead people by saying things they know are false”. But you are not like the other business leaders that are lying! You are a … [Read more...] about Why can’t they see me?

Who’s with you?

Lisa Poulson / March 16, 2021 / Communication, Evangelism, Innovation, Leadership, Media Spokesperson, Messaging, Persuasion, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Spokesperson /

A majority of people believe business leaders are “purposely trying to mislead people by saying things they know are false”, according to the 2021 Edelman Trust Barometer. This is not good for you, business leader. But instead of raging that you’re a … [Read more...] about Who’s with you?

It’s not your fault

Lisa Poulson / March 2, 2021 / Communication, Evangelism, Innovation, Leadership, Media Spokesperson, Messaging, Persuasion, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Spokesperson, Storytelling /

People don’t trust corporations. The 2021 Edelman Trust Barometer found that 56 percent of respondents believe business leaders are “purposely trying to mislead people by saying things they know are false”. I think that’s called lying. Ouch. When … [Read more...] about It’s not your fault

But what’s an evangelist?

Lisa Poulson / February 16, 2021 / Change, Communication, Evangelism, Innovation, Media Spokesperson, Persuasion, Public Speaking, Spokesperson, Storytelling /

What is an evangelist really? After all, we’re in business, not at a tent rally! An evangelist is someone who sees and believes in something so much that they spend a ton of energy reaching out to you to help you see and believe in it too. An … [Read more...] about But what’s an evangelist?

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