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Take Your Public Speaking from Panic to Power I Direct Application with Matt Harrington
Welcome to Episode 8 of Direct Application. In this solo episode Matt Harrington shares his best public speaking strategies - whether you’re in a boardroom, on a stage, or sharing a vision with your team. Based on years of speaking to audiences large and small—from chambers of commerce to boardrooms to conferences — Matt reveals the practical techniques that make all the difference between surviving and thriving in front of an audience.
The Future (Should/Could) Be for Coaches and Trainers, Not Just Motivational Speakers
Motivational talks can inspire, but lasting change comes from skilled coaching, training, and facilitation. Discover why organizations should invest in trainers and coaches who transform people, strategies, and results.
Harrington’s Top Tips, Tricks, and Tactics for Public Speaking
Public speaking can be daunting, but with practice, it becomes a powerful tool that can elevate your leadership and communication skills. Embrace these tips, and remember: every great speaker was once a nervous beginner.
Crush Your Next Presentation With These 40 Tips
You probably aren’t going to have to do a TED talk anytime soon in your near future. However, we all have to present, communicate and convince other people. Asking for that salary raise? Discussing the new project with your team? Needing to get buy in from stakeholders? Speaking in front of your board? This all requires crushing it during the presentation. Presentation skills, I believe, are one of the most undervalued, least taught, and difficult skill for many leaders to master. Here are 40 tips, hints and facts that I practice, use routinely and hope you find some help with: crushing your next presentation…