by Dana Band | Aug 3, 2018 | Dana Band Speaking Workshops
“It’s not a big deal,” a speaker said to me right before a presentation in front of his peers at a monthly department meeting. Actually, it is a very big deal. Here’s why. Teamwork. Your peers are your teammates. They can be there for you when you need them...
by Dana Band | Jul 13, 2018 | Dana Band Speaking Workshops
I usually never start with the negative, but if you avoid these four mistakes…watch your audience tune in. 1.Speakers Think It’s All About Them. A speaker should invest first in who their audience is and what their audience is focused on. Ask: What do they care...
by Dana Band | Jun 7, 2018 | Dana Band Speaking Workshops
Your typical presentation tactics aren’t connecting with everyone in your audience. Need a quick fix to sway the skeptics? Tell a story. Stories aren’t just about entertainment. In a business setting, stories can make your message more memorable, more relatable, and...
by Dana Band | May 9, 2018 | Dana Band Speaking Workshops
You step in the elevator and find your manager waiting. Maybe she asks what’s new, or how your current project is going, or how your kids are doing at baseball. All of these seem like fodder for small talk. But all of them can be so much more. Opportunities to present...
by Dana Band | May 9, 2018 | Dana Band Speaking Workshops
Think about your proudest presentation moment. How did it feel? Early in my career, I caught the attention of senior management when I gave a 20-minute presentation at a regional sales meeting in front of 100 people. That presentation opened the door for so many...
