by rrenner | Feb 6, 2020 | Networking, Presenting, Speaking
Many people are comfortable during one-on-one interactions, but when a few people are in the room, they don’t know what to say. One thing that holds people back from contributing is the belief that the only reason to speak up during a meeting is to say something new...
by rrenner | Jan 27, 2019 | Marketing, Trade Show
Here it comes – trade show season! Trade shows can be intimidating. Rows of booths, noise, buzzwords and a thousand business cards you know you should sort once you return. How do you ensure you’re meeting relevant people and making a positive impression, so...
by rrenner | Jan 22, 2019 | Marketing
I recently came across a really valuable blog post by Brooke B. Sellas, CEO & Founder of B Squared Media, an award-winning social media management and advertising agency. and I would like to share this with you as you consider how you will market your business in...
by rrenner | Jan 21, 2019 | Gratitude
Gratitude has been shown to increase happiness in those who practice it. Rather than just focusing on it just during this time of year, consider incorporating gratitude your daily life. From a Harvard Medical School article, here are some ways to cultivate gratitude...
by rrenner | Jan 21, 2019 | Presenting
When you consider the best presenters (including Winston Churchill!) one quality that often goes unappreciated – but really makes a difference – is the power of a well-placed pause. Churchill was an expert at powerful pauses. However, like many people,...
by rrenner | Jan 21, 2019 | Marketing, Uncategorized
As the hot, lazy summer days wind down, it’s time (sorry!) to slide back into a routine. We thought this article from Inc. Magazine might be helpful to help you re-energize, personally and professionally. Remember that back-to-school feeling? A little...
by rrenner | Jun 13, 2018 | Marketing
Some businesses heat up during the summertime, but many slow down. Clients and customers take vacations, and new projects and purchases are often delayed until after the vacation season. However, this downtime isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Whether you run or work for...
by rrenner | Jun 11, 2018 | Marketing, Trade Show
Spring and Fall are prime times for trade shows, business meetings, and conventions. These events can be an effective way to increase awareness for your product or organization and a great way to meet current and potential clients, but it pays to be prepared well in...
by rrenner | Jun 11, 2018 | PowerPoint, Presenting
When used effectively, PowerPoint can add tremendously to your presentation. Here are 10 tips from presentation expert Dave Paradi of Think Outside the Slide to help you move from technical proficiency to using PowerPoint effectively to communicate your message....
by rrenner | Apr 4, 2018 | Graphic Design, PowerPoint
One of my favorite sources for PowerPoint information is Tom Kuhlmann, who writes the Rapid E-Learning blog. Tom has over 20 years of hands-on experience in the training industry and currently runs the community at Articulate. This is an edited version of a very...
