by Rosemary Ravinal | Nov 27, 2023 | Executive Communications, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Tips
Holiday time is here as we count down to the end of 2023. Office parties and gatherings come with many opportunities for leaders to deliver the appropriate words to set the celebratory mood, unite everyone and build momentum for the year ahead. Holiday speeches and...
by Rosemary Ravinal | Oct 2, 2023 | Executive Communications, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Tips
Imagine you’re watching a captivating movie or reading a gripping novel. What keeps you entranced from start to finish? It’s the throughline, the central thread that ties the story together. Just as stories need a throughline, so do speeches and...
by Rosemary Ravinal | Sep 12, 2023 | Executive Communications, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Tips
You delivered a speech but felt flat. You internalize your disappointment and talk yourself into believing you failed without proof. That’s the post-presentation blues. Pro and novice speakers experience it. Your ability to redirect your thoughts towards the positive...
by Rosemary Ravinal | Sep 6, 2023 | Executive Communications, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Tips
Public speaking doesn’t have to be difficult or mysterious. After more than 100 workshops and 250 coaching clients, six valuable bits of wisdom on leadership communication top my list of essentials. The intention here is to demystify public speaking overall. Everyone...
by Rosemary Ravinal | Aug 14, 2023 | Executive Communications, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Tips
It’s inevitable that at some point, you will be asked a question you don’t want to answer. Politicians and candidates for elected office understand this all too well. In my workshops and private coaching, I encourage my clients to invite questions to engage...
