by Anne B. Freedman | Aug 28, 2019 | Networking Skills
As we start to gear up for the busy networking season ahead, it’s a good time to dust off your old “elevator pitch†– that brief self-introduction or personal branding statement – and consider what you could do better. To connect quickly with...
by Anne B. Freedman | Dec 7, 2017 | Presentation Tips
The iconic American writer, Mark Twain, once observed, “No sinner is saved after the first 20 minutes of a sermon.†If your goal is to capture and keep your audience’s attention today, Twain’s advice remains on point but it’s outdated. What is realistic? What...
by Anne B. Freedman | Dec 1, 2017 | Networking Skills, Presentation Tips
Years ago, my roommate Deana was a hospitality major who got to take the most popular course on campus at the time: Beverage 101. She was required to sample different beers in one class, wines in another, and spirits in the others as part of the training about the...
by Anne B. Freedman | Sep 14, 2016 | Leadership Skills, Presentation Tips
Getting people to attend an event, join your group, or contribute to your favorite cause is actually a form of public speaking that looks “natural†and deceptively easy.  The reality is that many of the people who are...
by Anne B. Freedman | Aug 30, 2016 | Speaking
After more than a few harrowing moments on what I called a “river roller coaster ride,†what I realized in my first ever white water rafting afternoon was a reminder that when you prepare for the unknown, it does help you conquer fear. How can you get ready for the...