What Can Winter Olympics Teach us about Communication
When You Are NOT Known to the Audience
🟢 Establish Credibility Quickly
Briefly introduce yourself with relevant expertise.
Example: “I’m [Your Name], leading [Project/Initiative]. I’ve analyzed [Key Issue] and have a recommendation for you.”
If someone is sponsoring your presentation, mention their support.
Why Does Communication Breakdown?
When You Are NOT Known to the Audience
🟢 Establish Credibility Quickly
Briefly introduce yourself with relevant expertise.
Example: “I’m [Your Name], leading [Project/Initiative]. I’ve analyzed [Key Issue] and have a recommendation for you.”
If someone is sponsoring your presentation, mention their support.
Video Messages from George Torok
When You Are NOT Known to the Audience
🟢 Establish Credibility Quickly
Briefly introduce yourself with relevant expertise.
Example: “I’m [Your Name], leading [Project/Initiative]. I’ve analyzed [Key Issue] and have a recommendation for you.”
If someone is sponsoring your presentation, mention their support.
Feel Your Presentation Power
When You Are NOT Known to the Audience
🟢 Establish Credibility Quickly
Briefly introduce yourself with relevant expertise.
Example: “I’m [Your Name], leading [Project/Initiative]. I’ve analyzed [Key Issue] and have a recommendation for you.”
If someone is sponsoring your presentation, mention their support.
Is Your Content Marketing Working? Hannah Acosta
What if your social media marketing isn’t working?
How can you get valid leads with social media?
Episode 159 ( Hannah is based in Raleigh, NC)
Powerful, Persuasive Presentations: Patricia Fripp
In this podcast episode, host George Torok interviews Patricia Fripp, a renowned keynote speaker and presentation skills trainer.
The power of visualization, hypnosis, and peak performance: Wayne Lee
In this podcast episode, host George Torok interviews Wayne Lee, a five-time Canadian wrestling champion and hypnosis entertainer. Wayne discusses the power of visualization and the misconceptions surrounding hypnosis. He emphasizes the importance of visualization in achieving success, using examples of Olympic gold medalists. Wayne clarifies that hypnosis is not about convincing someone to do something they don’t want to do, but rather helping them discover what they truly want.
Mastering communication through repetition and perseverance: Jeff Blackman
In this podcast episode, our host George Torok sits down with Jeff Blackman, a renowned speaker, author, success coach, and lawyer. Together, they delve into the fascinating topic of repetition and perseverance in communication, drawing from Jeff’s personal experience of overcoming a speech impediment.
Create meaningful connections through effective self-introductions: Sam Horn
In this podcast episode, Sam Horn and George Torok discuss effective self-introductions during networking events.
Influence and Persuasion when You Speak: Shelle Rose Charvet
In this podcast episode, Shelle Rose Charvet and George Torok discuss how to handle controversy and conflict in communication.