We have all been there, trudging into work for a multi-day workshop on presentation training. You may feel less than enthusiastic about having to speak in front of others. Not to mention the pile of work you are leaving behind on your desk to attend the workshop. This type of attitude will not do the…
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The 9 Best Tools for Creating Visuals for Your Presentation
Though skilled communicators often rely on their words and presence to make an impression, visual representations can be a great way to convey your message to audiences. Whether you are pitching a new product, leading an informative discussion, or persuading an audience to take action, visuals can help audiences understand your message and remember it.…
How to Increase Presentation Skills Through Workshops
A great presentation can mean the difference between landing that big deal and losing it. It can ignite your career or sabotage your future. It can engage an audience or put them to sleep. Presentations are important for people across any industry as a means for sharing information, sparking conversation, or motivating people to act.…
5 Presentation Tips to Make Your Sales Team More Efficient
An effective sales presentation is critical for the success of any company. After all, it could mean the difference between closing a deal or losing a customer. You want to be sure your sales team understands how to present your offers, products, and services in a way that inspires your audience to take action. Let’s…
3 Tips to Get Your Trainees Talking During Presentations
Presenting in front of a group is no easy task. Many people suffer from some degree of fear of public speaking. As a result, many people will avoid situations where they have to speak in front of others. Unfortunately, this can prevent people from reaching their full potential in their career. Fortunately, there are things…
How to Use a Compelling Opening Line in a Sales Pitch
Any sales pro knows that nothing is as important as the start of your sales pitch. You only have a matter of seconds to convince your prospect that you are trustworthy. Your opening line can make or break your chance of converting a lead so you want to make sure you get it right. Crafting…
What are Common Sales Objections and How to Overcome Them
Virtually every salesperson will encounter their fair share of objections. Most prospects will have at least one reservation about buying your product or service, whether it’s price, value, relevance, or purchasing ability. Objections are a natural part of the sales process so it’s important to be equipped to handle them so you can continue moving…
How to Shift a Meeting from Reactive to Proactive
Most people experience a great deal of stress when the unexpected happens. Perhaps they walk into work to find an immediate “issue” when they open their email or they feel as if they are always behind on their projects and tasks. Looming deadlines, impromptu meetings, and unanswered emails can make people feel like they…
10 Ways to Prevent Your Next Sales Pitch from Bombing
A sales pitch is the foundation for any business because without them, you wouldn’t have any customers. Therefore, the stake can be high when delivering a sales pitch. This is your chance to make a great first impression and impress your prospects, or leave your prospects shaking their heads and looking for the door. The…
10 Ways to Choose the Right Presenters for Your Sales Team
If you want to succeed at selling, you need to make sure you hire the right people for the job. Whether you’re pitching to an investor, cold calling over the phone, or giving a presentation to a potential client, it takes certain skills to seal the deal and not everyone is cut out for this…