We were happy to take part in Fort Collins Startup Week 2021. As it was recorded earlier this year, it was virtual. Our trainer, Erin Hottenstein, spoke as part of a panel entitled, “Professional Communication: Writing, Speaking, and Listening.” In the new age of remote work and communicating primarily through screens, the way we communicate […]
Are people squinting at your PowerPoint slides? When it happens they stop hearing what you’re saying while they try to figure out what is on the screen. That’s the opposite of what you want. The next time you are preparing a talk, follow these PowerPoint presentation tips for a better slide deck. Plan what you’re […]
Some things about 2020 are very different, and yet some things remain the same – like the need for presentation skills basics. Communication is communication whether it’s done over Zoom, over the phone, or in person. Now is a great time to review the building blocks of a great presentation. 5 tips to remember Know […]
Anxiety is coursing through your body. You practiced your presentation over and over, so why is your voice shaky, your heart pounding, and your neck flushed with heat? Understanding fear of public speaking can go a long way in helping you conquer it. Most people focus on content when they are getting ready for a […]
Do you ever get to the end of a presentation or meeting and wonder why you were there? It’s like the Charlie Brown scenes where the grown-ups’ talk is all garbled, “Wah wah wah wah wah.” It doesn’t matter if it is three minutes or 30 minutes, you get to the end and you’re not […]
We received a touching email from one of our former clients, Ken Toltz. He let us know that he had written an essay on Medium.com to thank the coaches who had helped him change his life and his career for the better. He specifically wanted to show gratitude to our own Evelyn Hottenstein for her […]
You can imagine it right now. There you are, notes in hand, in front of a group. You’re about to be introduced. Your heart is racing, your palms are sweaty, and your knees are shaking. Those aren’t just butterflies in your stomach, they’re freaking aliens and at any moment they’re going to burst forth teeth […]
What if we ran our days like this? With grit and eyes looking forward, but also with gusto and a sense of play. Like “Wow, look what I get to do today!” We humans sometimes think we’re slogging through life, especially work. We make our to-do lists – or we think to-do lists are a […]
Have you found yourself stressed out, frazzled or at the end of your rope lately? The Power of Self Esteem is a great stress-management course that can help you rebuild your resilience and regain a sense of calm. The Power of Self Esteem will be offered in Fort Collins on Monday evenings from June 11 […]
The Power of Self Esteem will be offered in Fort Collins on Monday evenings from June 11 – July 23, 2018. Come to this free preview evening on May 31 from 7-9 pm at Foothills Unitarian Church, 1815 Yorktown Road, Fort Collins, to learn more about the six-session course. The power of self-esteem is the dynamic energy […]
Many people in sales find they can increase their effectiveness by presenting themselves and their information to groups as well as individuals. For every person spoken to across the table, much prospecting, administrative work and travel time has been invested. When addressing a group, the value of the preparation is multiplied many times over. For […]
We just returned from the ATD ICE. What – you don’t know what ATD and ICE are? Did I just lose you? How about a translation? We just attended the Association for Talent Development’s International Conference and Exposition. Lucky for us, it was right here in Denver, Colorado! There were 10,000 attendees who all knew […]