22 Dec 083 Michelle Bowden – Using Presentation and Communication Skills to Connect with Your Clients, Members and Teams
This weeks special guest is Michelle Bowden, she is an expert in persuasive presenting in business and one of only 35 Australian female CSPs (Certified Speaking Professionals) – the CSP is the highest designation for speakers in the world.
In todays show we discuss:
- Why presentation and communication skills are such an important part of every one of our lives – every day;
- What body language and appearance has to do with success;
- Preparation tips for presenting to and communicating with the people around you;
- Techniques that assist with converting a lead to a sale;
- PLUS she tells us why we shouldn’t use the word but – that’s but, in our conversations, and what words we should use instead.
Top Tips From The Show
- When you are more persuasive and clear about what it is you are trying to achieve, you get an outcome quicker.
- If you want to be a better communicator, you need to dedicate time to improving and practicing your communication skills.
- Presenting is communicating and every time you communicate you are sending a message.
- The way you communicate your messages dramatically effectives your effectiveness as a leader.
- And lastly, I want to remind you of Michelle’s three tips, which were:
- care about people
- be in your stakeholders shoes at all times
- every moment of the day – spread joy!
Inspirational Quotes From The Experts
“It doesn’t matter how good your message is if no one is listening!” Michelle Bowden
Resources Our Experts Shared In The Show
Michelle Bowden
Website
Facebook
Twitter
Meredith Poppler – IHRSA
Website
Book Recommendation by QFF Ray Algar
Different: Escaping the Competitive Herd
Show Sponsors
ILR
Active Management
Flashback Show
Show 58 – Lisa Simone Richards
Tweetables – Share The Experts Knowledge To #STRENGTHEN
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[Tweet “It’s not about me, it’s all about the audience @MichelleBowden”]
[Tweet “Your mood is contagious, is yours worth catching? @MichelleBowden”]
[Tweet “Anyone can be a persuasive presenter it’s just a matter of knowing what to do @MichelleBowden”]
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