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It’s Time to Think About Your UVP

Your U-V-What? A Unique Value Proposition (UVP) is something that any branding expert or sales coach will tell you that you need to craft to perfection. In its essence, ...

How to Find Speaking Gigs

Somewhere on your to-do list, bucket list, or your list of greatest fears, there may be a line item that says, “Speak at more conferences or events.” But where to fi...

Entrepreneur Spotlight: Make It Happen – Erin Bagwell

It’s impressive when you encounter someone who turns dreams into reality. This week, we shine the spotlight on someone whose mind was sparked with an idea that was brou...

ME First! ME First!

We see it all the time, people focus on their own needs first. That means the needs of others come in somewhere after. It is natural, but unfortunately, that does not al...

Have a Succeessful Long Presentation

Do you ever find yourself in need of a long nap or a double espresso after giving a presentation? Speaking can be exhausting. Not only are you stretching your vocal cords...

Is HR a Moneymaker?

Some people make the mistake of undervaluing the Human Resources Department. It's an easy error to make. For those that think that the HR function is NOT a money-maker f...

What to Do With Your Arms While Speaking

A large part of public speaking has to do with how you use your body while you present your material. It's a known statistic that 60-90% of how we communicate is non-ver...

English Degree Preferred

Hiring a tech writer or copy writer? Have you thought to consider that an English degree would come in handy? There is a readwrite article by Matt Asay, vice presi...

When Sales Experience Becomes Arrogance

Briefcase in hand, I strode across the bustling turnpike toward the client’s office building. After checking-in with Security, I took the elevator upstairs and met, fo...