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...
by Rosemary Ravinal | Aug 7, 2023 | Executive Communications, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Tips
What gets in the way of excellence when you speak? The barriers can be real or imagined, much like the mythological dragons that must be defeated or outwitted to achieve great power or gain good fortune. The dragons that keep you from the gold you seek: the ability to...
by Rosemary Ravinal | Jul 31, 2023 | Executive Communications, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Tips
You have won an award and will be honored at a gathering of industry and community leaders. Congratulations! How do you craft and deliver a heartfelt award-acceptance speech that people will remember? For most occasions it should be intentional, humble, emotional,...
by Rosemary Ravinal | Jul 10, 2023 | Executive Communications, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Tips
Recently, I made my debut in the magical playground of TEDx talks. The 16 minutes I spent on stage were the culmination of more than six months of preparation and many lessons learned in the process. My talk at TEDx WestoverHills, Slay the dragons of bad...
by Rosemary Ravinal | Jun 14, 2023 | Executive Communications, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Tips
Why do otherwise intelligent, successful people sometimes undermine their communications goals by talking too much? Even when the speaker has the best of intentions, rambling on can be a recipe for confusion. Three of my clients are challenged by...
by Rosemary Ravinal | May 15, 2023 | Executive Communications, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Tips
Effective public speaking takes energy, focus, a positive mindset, knowledge of your topic and respect for your audience at a minimum. Everyone responds differently when tasked with presenting to one or thousands, doing a media interview or delivering a pitch....
