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Your interests must take priority. Avoid the disease to please. Frankly, no one ever said this would be easy, but standing your ground or sticking up for yourself in professional and personal settings is essential to building the confidence req
As much as we'd like to snap our fingers and immediately turn into speaking experts - it's just not going to happen that way. Building up your speaking arsenal takes time. Eric pulls from a recent experience involving his son, and a superhero s
Don't confuse vulnerability with weakness. Imperfection, maybe, but the same shortcomings you fear could resonate with your audience. Eric shares why being vulnerable is a ticket to connecting with a crowd. Let them in by being willing to share
On average, we meet our best friends around the age of 21. So what happens later in life after those formative years? Are we supposed to be ok with the struggle of finding true friendships in our 30s and 40s? Eric examines a recent write-up in
'Talk to people with the intent to listen' - How Christina Nicholson Makes a Deal, and an Impression
There are two sides to every conversation, there must be. So, be strategic and listen. Forget the sales tactics, show your interest by understanding the needs of the person across from you. Eric sits down with Media Maven Public Relations foun
In simplest terms, be strategic in simplifying your approach. From your outline to your language, you and your audience will find wisdom (and success) in this process. Take away the pressure to perform while providing clarity for the crowd. Sim
In this first edition of - Speaking Stories - Eric shares his personal experience in dealing with a difficult manager. There’s a common push to ‘please’ at all costs in the work world. But like this example, our confidence and creativity must n
First things first, you are not alone. Eric can help you overcome this roadblock because he has experienced it. But to avoid this moment filled with dread and awkward silence, the key is preparation before it happens. Starting conversations wit
Picture yourself among friends. You're sharing a drink or a meal, this is where your mind must be. Genuine speech is born out of environments where we are most comfortable. Eric dives into the importance of conversational writing when prepping
A speaking engagement may not feel like vacation, but that's where your mind needs to be with this approach. As a tourist, Eric explains how to put yourself in the prime position to learn faster and enjoy yourself in the process. Tourists aren'
As sure as the sun rises and sets not every talk will go according to plan. When the best intentions unravel you will be equipped to working through the roadblocks without wilting under pressure. Eric outlines what to rely on, to stay on point
No matter how great you are, or how meaningful your message is, the audience receives it on their terms - a series of preconceived beliefs and emotions. Any excellent speaker must get to know their audience, their truths, and what makes them ti
No wasted days. If we're not on our game, chances are our competitors will be. In this Speak Chat, Eric explains the importance of projecting a positive image. For better or worse, people will judge you by the way you look on the outside. Appro
Those who practice improve. Those who don’t … well, it’s an uphill battle. There's a commitment to this self-improvement. But it's also more than logging hours. A big component of your success is HOW you prepare for it. Sure, quality over quant
You won't win every person over, every time. It's not realistic. In fact, don't put that on yourself. Instead, Eric focuses on ways to grab a group's attention, keeping them focused on you - the speaker - despite their possible indifference. In
Face it, you're not always going to feel your best. Some days are just harder than others. But with these ten steps, Eric lays out a strategy to making you look comfortable in front of an audience. You will also be able to project calm and cred
When should you arrive? What do you do for the final 20 minutes before go-time? How to feel and look prepared - Eric covers it from all angles. Plus, a simple rule to remember to make the most of those last few minutes as the clock ticks down,
This is it. How to capitalize on your opportunity, and not let it slip away. It's possible you may not know when your moment is presenting itself. Treating each one like it's meaningful will put you on the right path. Eric shares three simple a
A genuine conversation with Univ. of Memphis Prof. Jessica Jaglois. Jessica and Eric dive into the approach. How effort and persistence produce results. Why the benefits of listening over lecturing, and humility over ego, prove themselves time
This is what you’re going to say. Plain and simple, yet critical to crushing it!! Eric explains his four-step approach -- Start, Simplify, Survive, Settle -- to craft your message, and make it memorable. Rocket fuel to rock your next speech or
It's a personal list of accomplishments or moments of success, designed to restore that feeling of invincibility when you need it most. Whatever you call your 'brag sheet' keep it close by. It's for your eyes only, and it will provide a pivotal
Is this you? It's okay if it is - you're not alone. From eliminating 'what ifs' to keeping your head space clear, Eric's ways to avoiding self sabotage, and speaking easy without the extra stress. Look, this is hard enough without adding more p
Meet with the mindset of forming a long term relationship. There's an approach to mingling and small talk that can make the daunting seem doable. Eric provides five ways to carry a conversation by taking the initiative. Being the aggressor can
Be freed from your fear of public speaking. What are we afraid of? Why can it be so overwhelming and paralyzing? Eric breaks down the elements of what makes us 'sweat' - in public speaking. Plus, the path to proving our fears can be managed and
How do we get better? .. By doing!! In this Speak Chat Eric goes to work, exploring four of his favorite exercises for executing your words, improving speech and appearing polished. Listen for the keys to avoid fillers, become more comfortable
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