What Academia Doesn’t Teach

• The Art of Listening
  Nobody (and I mean nobody) listens as well as they should. In our day-to-day routines we don’t take the time to really concentrate on what is being said to us.
• Making the Perfect Pitch
  You may have an incredible idea, the best product, or the most dynamic company in the world. But without a compelling marketing monologue that excites the audience about what you and your company offer, you’ll miss the target.
• Speaking Effectively to Audiences
  Speaking in front of an audience is an extremely daunting task for so many of us. It takes practice to become a persuasive, charming, and entertaining speaker. Winging it just doesn’t work.
• The Beauty of Brevity
  From elevator pitches to email, from voicemails to sales presentations, people need to understand that the opportunity to make a good impression is fleeting. To be successful in today’s workplace you must be able to make your point quickly while still eliciting interest, excitement, and admiration from your audience.
• Understanding Visual Cues And Body Language
  Communication experts estimate that only 10% of our communication is represented by the words we say, 30% by our sounds, and 60% by body language. How well we understand and respond to others strongly influences how they respond to us.