SagePresence https://sagepresence.com/ The Presence Advantage - SagePresence Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:05:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Prepping Your SME’s https://sagepresence.com/prepping-your-smes/ https://sagepresence.com/prepping-your-smes/#respond Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:59:01 +0000 https://sagepresence.com/?p=2081 Marketing people often have the challenging job of helping their subject matter experts prepare for interviews. In his latest post, Pete shares a single question you can ask your SME’s that can often lead to better results. For more help leveling your interview teams up, check out our WIN-it program here.

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]]> https://sagepresence.com/prepping-your-smes/feed/ 0 Crisis Is a Training Ground for Confident Presence https://sagepresence.com/crisis-is-a-training-ground-for-confident-presence/ https://sagepresence.com/crisis-is-a-training-ground-for-confident-presence/#respond Thu, 28 May 2026 13:22:25 +0000 https://sagepresence.com/?p=2078 Many people struggle to find a place to practice presence outside of formal presentations. In this post, Dean talks about an unwanted situation that he leveraged into a perfect place to practice his presence skills. Check out our presentation support page here.

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]]> https://sagepresence.com/crisis-is-a-training-ground-for-confident-presence/feed/ 0 The One Requirement For Elevating Presence https://sagepresence.com/the-one-requirement-for-elevating-presence/ https://sagepresence.com/the-one-requirement-for-elevating-presence/#respond Wed, 13 May 2026 16:32:42 +0000 https://sagepresence.com/?p=2073 People who know technical professionals can easily get the idea that magnetic presence is only for people who were born with it. The good news is, that’s not true. But there is one thing a person needs to be able to get better. In his latest post, Pete shares his thoughts about the one thing […]

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]]> https://sagepresence.com/the-one-requirement-for-elevating-presence/feed/ 0 Winning a Billion Dollar Pitch https://sagepresence.com/winning-a-billion-dollar-pitch/ https://sagepresence.com/winning-a-billion-dollar-pitch/#respond Thu, 07 May 2026 18:02:25 +0000 https://sagepresence.com/?p=2068 What does it take to win a Billion dollar profession services pitch? Many professional service firms struggle to differentiate themselves from their competition in shortlist interviews. In this post, Dean shares the key step of selling your team, and your teams experience, instead of just selling the service. For more help on differentiating your team, […]

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]]> https://sagepresence.com/winning-a-billion-dollar-pitch/feed/ 0 Proving Integrity https://sagepresence.com/proving-integrity/ https://sagepresence.com/proving-integrity/#respond Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:40:35 +0000 https://sagepresence.com/?p=2064 It seems like every organization in the world claims to have integrity, but most of them totally flub the many opportunities they have to prove it with the people they care the most about – their clients and partners. In his latest post, Pete shares a simple definition of integrity and offers a suggestion for […]

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]]> https://sagepresence.com/proving-integrity/feed/ 0 Presentations Are Not Information https://sagepresence.com/presentations-are-not-information/ https://sagepresence.com/presentations-are-not-information/#respond Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:48:42 +0000 https://sagepresence.com/?p=2060 Presenters fret and worry so much about the details of their information when there’s something more important. In this post, Dean offers a perspective on the single most important thing for you to focus on when you are designing and delivering your message. For more ideas about how to optimize your presentation in shortlist interviews, […]

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]]> https://sagepresence.com/presentations-are-not-information/feed/ 0 What If You Don’t Want To Present? https://sagepresence.com/what-if-you-dont-want-to-present/ https://sagepresence.com/what-if-you-dont-want-to-present/#respond Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:46:49 +0000 https://sagepresence.com/?p=2012 Sometimes it’s not your idea to participate in a presentation. And when you get the assignment, your heart sinks. It’s easy to become your own worst enemy when you’re in this situation. In this post, Pete shares some thoughts about what is getting in your way, and what you can do to turn it around. […]

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]]> https://sagepresence.com/what-if-you-dont-want-to-present/feed/ 0 You Want To Get Their Attention https://sagepresence.com/you-want-to-get-their-attention/ https://sagepresence.com/you-want-to-get-their-attention/#respond Thu, 09 Apr 2026 01:10:46 +0000 https://sagepresence.com/?p=2003 When you stand up and present, people look at you, but that’s not the same as having their attention. In this post, Dean explores what you can do from the very first moment of your presentation to capture that attention — and what you can do throughout your presentation to sustain and build it. To […]

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]]> https://sagepresence.com/you-want-to-get-their-attention/feed/ 0 Practicing With a Mirror https://sagepresence.com/practicing-with-a-mirror/ https://sagepresence.com/practicing-with-a-mirror/#respond Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:39:16 +0000 https://sagepresence.com/?p=1993 A lot of presentation coaches will tell you it’s a must to practice your presentation with a mirror. We tend to discourage that practice because it can inspire self-consciousness and self-criticism. But there’s a lot more to say about it. In his latest post, Pete shares a nuanced collection of recommendations about how to use […]

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]]> https://sagepresence.com/practicing-with-a-mirror/feed/ 0 Addressing The Mad Scramble https://sagepresence.com/addressing-the-mad-scramble/ https://sagepresence.com/addressing-the-mad-scramble/#respond Thu, 26 Mar 2026 21:10:31 +0000 https://sagepresence.com/?p=1984 When time’s tight, your brain focuses — when you have time, it overthinks. In this post, Dean explains practicing decision-making under pressure, even when you’re not in it. For more on decision-making and presence, check out our Leadership Presentation Coaching.

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