When Leaders Speak

Get heard. Get remembered. Get results.

Based on Paul’s latest book, You’ve Got 8 Seconds: Communication Secrets for a Distracted World

The premise 

• Your organization can’t afford all the meetings, presentations—and even emails—that lack focus.
• Your communication skills can make or break your career.

Our purpose 

• Get heard, get remembered & get results—every time you speak.

Objectives 

• Sharpen your message with 1) focus, 2) variety, and 3) presence.

1) Focus—because attention spans are short, and getting shorter.

• Understand what your audience is really thinking:  they’ve got 3 key questions
• Quickly design any message (formal or informal) using 3 powerful techniques
• Give the right amount of detail to the right audiences

2) Variety—because predictable doesn’t work.

• Learn 10 ways to capture attention in the first 30 seconds
• Tell fast, compelling, business-relevant stories
• Engage others with smart, thought-provoking questions

3) Presence—because part of the message is you.

• Assess yourself on 10 dimensions of presence
• Increase your presence and your impact
• Look confident, even when you don’t feel it; avoid 4 common confidence mistakes

Target audience

Executives and professionals who need to inform, influence and inspire others.  Every day.