Digital Coach http://www.distinction-services.com/dcoach Nationally-recognized experts in professional presentation messaging, advanced design, and critical delivery skills coaching. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 23:06:03 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Copyright © 2007 Distinction Communication, Inc. jim@distinction-services.com (Digital Coach - For High Stakes Presentations) jim@distinction-services.com (Digital Coach - For High Stakes Presentations) 1440 http://www.distinction-services.com/dcoach/dcoachlogosm.jpg Digital Coach - For High Stakes Presentations http://www.distinction-services.com/dcoach 144 144 A podcast by Distinction Communication, Inc. Whether you?re a business professional, student or civic/church leader, there?s one reality none of us can escape - we?re going to be presenting the rest of our lives. And our ability to shape, design and deliver those important messages will determine how effectively we get through to busy hearts & minds. These practical presentation tips will help you prepare for the many presentation opportunities you?ll encounter in life. Maybe you're looking for help with the tactical skills of eye contact, pacing, pause or purposeful movement, or the more strategic skills associated with shaping a persuasive message, telling better stories or communicating more effectively as a leader. Whatever your situation, these highly valuable sessions will give you the edge most average communicators lack today. presentation,communication,skills,presentations,public,speaking,powerpoint Distinction Communication, Inc. no no Copyright © 2007 Distinction Communication, Inc.presentation,communication,skills,presentations,public,speaking,powerpointBusiness/Management & MarketingEducation/TrainingBusinessjim@distinction-services.comDistinction Communication, Inc.digitalcoachhttp://feedburner.google.com Motivation for a Moment… Skills for a Lifetime http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/digitalcoach/~3/P9DJr6wx_3Y/ http://www.distinction-services.com/dcoach/2012/01/26/its-about-simple-things-done-better-and-better/#comments Thu, 26 Jan 2012 20:04:02 +0000 jim@distinction-services.com (Distinction Communication, Inc.) http://www.distinction-services.com/dcoach/?p=1961
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]]> http://www.distinction-services.com/dcoach/2010/07/12/the-sticky-factor-four-principles-for-maximizing-presentation-impact/feed/ 0 0:08:42 In this interview with Tom Parker with Parker & Associates' NOTES PAGE , Jim Endicott introduces you to some powerful principles of influence for being remembered, engaging audiences more effectively and being the presenter that they remember l[...] In this interview with Tom Parker with Parker & Associates' NOTES PAGE , Jim Endicott introduces you to some powerful principles of influence for being remembered, engaging audiences more effectively and being the presenter that they remember long after the presentation is over. No rote presentation tips here. Gain some insight into this career-impacting process from a seasoned industry insider! jim@distinction-services.com no no presentation,communication,skills,presentations,public,speaking,powerpointhttp://www.distinction-services.com/dcoach/2010/07/12/the-sticky-factor-four-principles-for-maximizing-presentation-impact/http://www.distinction-services.com/dcoach/mp3/2010_interview_sticky.mp3 Great Starts – Even Greater Finishes! Planning the Perfect Presentation http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/digitalcoach/~3/kQOX5kvpdOk/ http://www.distinction-services.com/dcoach/2010/07/06/great-starts-even-greater-finishes-planning-the-perfect-presentation/#comments Tue, 06 Jul 2010 16:14:20 +0000 jim@distinction-services.com (Distinction Communication, Inc.) http://www.distinction-services.com/dcoach/?p=1309
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]]> http://www.distinction-services.com/dcoach/2010/07/06/great-starts-even-greater-finishes-planning-the-perfect-presentation/feed/ 0 0:08:44 In this interview with Tom Parker with Parker & Associates' NOTES PAGE , Jim Endicott provides some insights on how you can shape messages that truly resonate with the hearts & minds of very busy people. Tom also explores Jim's ideas on p[...] In this interview with Tom Parker with Parker & Associates' NOTES PAGE , Jim Endicott provides some insights on how you can shape messages that truly resonate with the hearts & minds of very busy people. Tom also explores Jim's ideas on presentation flow, timing and great ways to wrap it all up so you will be the presenter they remember. Don't miss this interesting podcast! jim@distinction-services.com no no presentation,communication,skills,presentations,public,speaking,powerpointhttp://www.distinction-services.com/dcoach/2010/07/06/great-starts-even-greater-finishes-planning-the-perfect-presentation/http://www.distinction-services.com/dcoach/mp3/2010_interview_starts_finishes.mp3 When Presentations Explode! – Flexing When Disaster Strikes http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/digitalcoach/~3/Rb9_NziLubE/ http://www.distinction-services.com/dcoach/2010/06/29/when-presentations-explode-flexing-when-disaster-strikes/#comments Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:03:13 +0000 jim@distinction-services.com (Distinction Communication, Inc.) http://www.distinction-services.com/dcoach/?p=1286
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]]> http://www.distinction-services.com/dcoach/2010/06/29/when-presentations-explode-flexing-when-disaster-strikes/feed/ 0 0:10:43 In this interview with Tom Parker with Parker & Associates' NOTES PAGE program, Jim Endicott provides some insights on those moments when something goes horrible wrong during a big presentation. When is it most likely to happen? And what can y[...] In this interview with Tom Parker with Parker & Associates' NOTES PAGE program, Jim Endicott provides some insights on those moments when something goes horrible wrong during a big presentation. When is it most likely to happen? And what can you do to recover gracefully. This brief interview may give you what you need to turn disaster into success! jim@distinction-services.com no no presentation,communication,skills,presentations,public,speaking,powerpointhttp://www.distinction-services.com/dcoach/2010/06/29/when-presentations-explode-flexing-when-disaster-strikes/http://www.distinction-services.com/dcoach/mp3/2010_interview_disaster.mp3 Repetitions & Reputations http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/digitalcoach/~3/d7tHJarG7KQ/ http://www.distinction-services.com/dcoach/2010/06/25/repetitions-reputations/#comments Fri, 25 Jun 2010 17:35:25 +0000 jim@distinction-services.com (Distinction Communication, Inc.) http://www.distinction-services.com/dcoach/?p=1238
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]]> http://www.distinction-services.com/dcoach/2010/02/01/presentation-storytelling/feed/ 0 0:03:31 What’s it take to be remembered these day? We certainly know what doesn’t work. Material directed at the intellect (bullets, charts, graphs), most frequently goes only into short-term memory and is rarely memorable. But case study after case study r[...] What’s it take to be remembered these day? We certainly know what doesn’t work. Material directed at the intellect (bullets, charts, graphs), most frequently goes only into short-term memory and is rarely memorable. But case study after case study reveals that a presenter’s personal stories can be a powerful conduit for communicating value, important lessons or relevant themes. This session provides some crisp insight into how presenters can leverage their most valuable communication asset – the personal story. jim@distinction-services.com no no presentation,communication,skills,presentations,public,speaking,powerpointhttp://www.distinction-services.com/dcoach/2010/02/01/presentation-storytelling/http://www.distinction-services.com/dcoach/mp3/2010_storytelling_22.mp3 What You Can Learn from Your TV Weatherman http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/digitalcoach/~3/9JsL2Y5AhIE/ http://www.distinction-services.com/dcoach/2009/12/04/what-you-can-learn-from-your-tv-weatherman/#comments Fri, 04 Dec 2009 22:59:04 +0000 jim@distinction-services.com (Distinction Communication, Inc.) http://www.distinction-services.com/dcoach/?p=756
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]]> http://www.distinction-services.com/dcoach/2009/05/28/mastering-the-elevator-pitch/feed/ 3 0:06:24 Ok… these important opportunities for communicating value may not always occur in an elevator, but they do happen frequently. In the airport – in the line at the store – or at a conference, the time will come sooner or later when someone[...] Ok… these important opportunities for communicating value may not always occur in an elevator, but they do happen frequently. In the airport – in the line at the store – or at a conference, the time will come sooner or later when someone (who could be important to you and your company) asks THE question…. “so, what do you do?” You have just a moment to distill down the value you or your company bring to the table into just a few opportune moments. You need one succinct set of thoughts that stick in their mind. Would you get stuck? This simple 3-step model will help you refine a succinct 30-second message that helps your prospect “get” your important message. jim@distinction-services.com no no presentation,communication,skills,presentations,public,speaking,powerpointhttp://www.distinction-services.com/dcoach/2009/05/28/mastering-the-elevator-pitch/http://www.distinction-services.com/dcoach/mp3/2010_elevator_pitch_22.mp3 Alumni Refresher – Eye Communication http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/digitalcoach/~3/LviVI2aekXE/ http://www.distinction-services.com/dcoach/2009/05/27/alumni-refresher-eye-contact/#comments Wed, 27 May 2009 22:58:20 +0000 jim@distinction-services.com (Distinction Communication, Inc.) http://www.distinction-services.com/dcoach/?p=258
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]]> http://www.distinction-services.com/dcoach/2009/05/27/alumni-refresher-eye-contact/feed/ 0 0:06:56 Here’s a valuable refresher session for our Distinction training alumni! Think about the last time you went through Customs at the airport. That experience probably gave you everything you needed to know about how audiences gauge trustworthiness and[...] Here’s a valuable refresher session for our Distinction training alumni! Think about the last time you went through Customs at the airport. That experience probably gave you everything you needed to know about how audiences gauge trustworthiness and believability. Unfortunately, most communicators struggle with this most basic and essential of skills associated with persuading and influencing others. This reminder session will give you a much needed reintroduction to the topic and the need for more meaningful and sustained eye contact. Ready to walk into an important presentation tomorrow morning? Better cue this one up tonight! jim@distinction-services.com no no presentation,communication,skills,presentations,public,speaking,powerpointhttp://www.distinction-services.com/dcoach/2009/05/27/alumni-refresher-eye-contact/http://www.distinction-services.com/dcoach/mp3/2010_eyes_22.mp3 Alumni Refresher – Purposeful Movement http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/digitalcoach/~3/UFTDyutiA88/ http://www.distinction-services.com/dcoach/2009/05/27/alumni-refresher-purposeful-movement/#comments Wed, 27 May 2009 22:56:58 +0000 jim@distinction-services.com (Distinction Communication, Inc.) http://www.distinction-services.com/dcoach/?p=260
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]]> http://www.distinction-services.com/dcoach/2009/05/27/alumni-refresher-purposeful-movement/feed/ 0 0:05:03 Here’s a valuable refresher session for our Distinction training alumni! It seems like most presenters suffer from one of two maladies. Either they’re painfully anchored in one place or they display manic movement driven by a bit too much adrenaline[...] Here’s a valuable refresher session for our Distinction training alumni! It seems like most presenters suffer from one of two maladies. Either they’re painfully anchored in one place or they display manic movement driven by a bit too much adrenaline. During your Distinction training you learned a powerful model for orchestrating more purpose and confident movement every time you’re up in front of a group. Walking into a high presentation and need a little reminder? This session is for you! jim@distinction-services.com no no presentation,communication,skills,presentations,public,speaking,powerpointhttp://www.distinction-services.com/dcoach/2009/05/27/alumni-refresher-purposeful-movement/http://www.distinction-services.com/dcoach/mp3/2010_movement_22.mp3 Alumni Refresher – Meaningful Gestures http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/digitalcoach/~3/fbyPnkQZOEQ/ http://www.distinction-services.com/dcoach/2009/05/27/alumni-refresher-meaningful-gestures/#comments Wed, 27 May 2009 22:49:42 +0000 jim@distinction-services.com (Distinction Communication, Inc.) http://www.distinction-services.com/dcoach/?p=263
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]]> http://www.distinction-services.com/dcoach/2009/05/27/alumni-refresher-meaningful-gestures/feed/ 1 0:08:14 Here’s a valuable refresher session for our Distinction training alumni! Have you ever struggled with what to do with those things at the end of your arms? Many presenters do. Most gestures tend to be more motivated by anxiety rather than using them[...] Here’s a valuable refresher session for our Distinction training alumni! Have you ever struggled with what to do with those things at the end of your arms? Many presenters do. Most gestures tend to be more motivated by anxiety rather than using them to actually help create purposeful emphasis. During your training session with Distinction, we practiced the art of using gestures to help accelerate information and ideas and to make you more interesting. This training reminder will help refresh the topic for you so you can appear more confident and credible! jim@distinction-services.com no no presentation,communication,skills,presentations,public,speaking,powerpointhttp://www.distinction-services.com/dcoach/2009/05/27/alumni-refresher-meaningful-gestures/http://www.distinction-services.com/dcoach/mp3/2010_gestures_22.mp3 Alumni Refresher – Vocal Variety http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/digitalcoach/~3/4u2pBjR8FPg/ http://www.distinction-services.com/dcoach/2009/05/25/alumni-refresher-vocal-variety/#comments Mon, 25 May 2009 23:04:29 +0000 jim@distinction-services.com (Distinction Communication, Inc.) http://www.distinction-services.com/dcoach/?p=264
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]]> http://www.distinction-services.com/dcoach/2009/05/25/alumni-refresher-vocal-variety/feed/ 0 0:06:19 Here’s a valuable refresher session for our Distinction training alumni! This session offers a timely reminder of the need to give our audience’s ears a little variety. The often monotone delivery of many presenters today only ensures that audiences[...] Here’s a valuable refresher session for our Distinction training alumni! This session offers a timely reminder of the need to give our audience’s ears a little variety. The often monotone delivery of many presenters today only ensures that audiences well drift off to La La Land in just a few minutes. In this training refresher session you’ll learn some valuable tips for seasoning your vocal delivery so your presentations can be more interesting and energetic. We could all use that! jim@distinction-services.com no no presentation,communication,skills,presentations,public,speaking,powerpointhttp://www.distinction-services.com/dcoach/2009/05/25/alumni-refresher-vocal-variety/http://www.distinction-services.com/dcoach/mp3/2010_vocal_variety_22.mp3 Influence, Choice and Messaging Shaping http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/digitalcoach/~3/VK5bbnk3iHI/ http://www.distinction-services.com/dcoach/2009/05/25/influence-choice-and-messaging-shaping/#comments Mon, 25 May 2009 22:51:14 +0000 jim@distinction-services.com (Distinction Communication, Inc.) http://www.distinction-services.com/dcoach/?p=273
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]]> http://www.distinction-services.com/dcoach/2009/05/25/influence-choice-and-messaging-shaping/feed/ 0 0:05:43 We’ve been taught that choice is always a good thing. And the more things we get to choose from, the better – right?!  You may be surprised at the research. Now put yourself into the audience’s seat. A presenter in a sales presentation or an i[...] We’ve been taught that choice is always a good thing. And the more things we get to choose from, the better – right?!  You may be surprised at the research. Now put yourself into the audience’s seat. A presenter in a sales presentation or an internal department meeting has a number of different product or implementation solutions for you to consider.  But do all the choices actually move the decision making process along more quickly? Well the research is in… more choices often slow down or stop the decision-making process altogether!  Check out this podcast to gain some valuable insight into offering options in a presentation while still moving audiences to important action. jim@distinction-services.com no no presentation,communication,skills,presentations,public,speaking,powerpointhttp://www.distinction-services.com/dcoach/2009/05/25/influence-choice-and-messaging-shaping/http://www.distinction-services.com/dcoach/mp3/2010_choice_22.mp3 The Presentation Visual – 1 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/digitalcoach/~3/9EaHj7ViwGs/ http://www.distinction-services.com/dcoach/2009/05/25/the-presentation-visual-1/#comments Mon, 25 May 2009 22:49:46 +0000 jim@distinction-services.com (Distinction Communication, Inc.) http://www.distinction-services.com/dcoach/?p=253
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]]> http://www.distinction-services.com/dcoach/2009/05/25/the-presentation-visual-1/feed/ 0 0:07:34 Let’s be honest. Most presenter’s PowerPoint presentations are a mind numbing collection of bullets, sub-bullets, charts, bad illustrations, jaggy images or playful clipart. The art of “giving” a presentation has never been raised to such a meaningl[...] Let’s be honest. Most presenter’s PowerPoint presentations are a mind numbing collection of bullets, sub-bullets, charts, bad illustrations, jaggy images or playful clipart. The art of “giving” a presentation has never been raised to such a meaningless artform. What about people actually “getting” our presentations? This session will introduce 3 simple pointers for bringing some needed sanity back to the presentation visual! jim@distinction-services.com no no presentation,communication,skills,presentations,public,speaking,powerpointhttp://www.distinction-services.com/dcoach/2009/05/25/the-presentation-visual-1/http://www.distinction-services.com/dcoach/mp3/2010_pres_visuals_22.mp3 Authentic Communication http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/digitalcoach/~3/Js619JO8SYg/ http://www.distinction-services.com/dcoach/2009/05/25/authentic-communication/#comments Mon, 25 May 2009 19:14:49 +0000 jim@distinction-services.com (Distinction Communication, Inc.) http://www.distinction-services.com/dcoach/?p=232
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]]> http://www.distinction-services.com/dcoach/2009/05/25/authentic-communication/feed/ 0 0:06:11 Audiences are pretty savvy. Whether it’s a presidential debate, a sales call or a formal presentation, they can always tell when something is not what is appears to be. Even the word “presentation” today usually evokes visions of stiff formality and[...] Audiences are pretty savvy. Whether it’s a presidential debate, a sales call or a formal presentation, they can always tell when something is not what is appears to be. Even the word “presentation” today usually evokes visions of stiff formality and an overly canned delivery. But there’s good news. Our audiences are not looking for perfect presenters. As a matter of fact, they are most influenced by people just like them. People who have the same flaws and fears yet have overcome them that day to communicate an important idea. This session is a call to action for honest and authentic communicators everywhere to step forward! jim@distinction-services.com no no presentation,communication,skills,presentations,public,speaking,powerpointhttp://www.distinction-services.com/dcoach/2009/05/25/authentic-communication/http://www.distinction-services.com/dcoach/mp3/2010_authenticity_22.mp3 Leadership Communication 1 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/digitalcoach/~3/gp6bkNbL6Dw/ http://www.distinction-services.com/dcoach/2009/05/25/leadership-communication-1/#comments Mon, 25 May 2009 19:09:24 +0000 jim@distinction-services.com (Distinction Communication, Inc.) http://www.distinction-services.com/dcoach/?p=243
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]]> http://www.distinction-services.com/dcoach/2009/05/25/leadership-communication-1/feed/ 0 0:05:40 People simply expect more from their leaders today. This is no more true then when they are communicating important messages to us. We expect them to convey honest, compelling and inspiring messages. Unfortunately, most don’t and at the heart of the[...] People simply expect more from their leaders today. This is no more true then when they are communicating important messages to us. We expect them to convey honest, compelling and inspiring messages. Unfortunately, most don’t and at the heart of the problem is a glaring lack of self-awareness. Until leaders can see themselves through others eyes, change in this critical area is pretty hard. This session is directed at organization leaders at all levels. Ready to be challenged? Listen in… jim@distinction-services.com no no presentation,communication,skills,presentations,public,speaking,powerpointhttp://www.distinction-services.com/dcoach/2009/05/25/leadership-communication-1/http://www.distinction-services.com/dcoach/mp3/2010_leadership_comm_22.mp3 7-Step Persuasive Message Model http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/digitalcoach/~3/wR8Sw6Gj_gY/ http://www.distinction-services.com/dcoach/2009/05/25/7-step-persuasive-message-model/#comments Mon, 25 May 2009 19:03:54 +0000 jim@distinction-services.com (Distinction Communication, Inc.) http://www.distinction-services.com/dcoach/?p=248
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]]> http://www.distinction-services.com/dcoach/2009/05/25/7-step-persuasive-message-model/feed/ 4 0:07:53 Too often presenter’s fail to establish any measure of real relevance with their audiences. Whether they’re offering up solutions (in search of a problem to solve) or just “giving” the presentation they always give, the impact is the same – th[...] Too often presenter’s fail to establish any measure of real relevance with their audiences. Whether they’re offering up solutions (in search of a problem to solve) or just “giving” the presentation they always give, the impact is the same – their messages are often self-serving and their audiences know it. This session will introduce you to a powerful 7-step persuasive message flow model to help presenters shape more relevant messages – ones that resonate with both the hearts and minds of their audiences! jim@distinction-services.com no no presentation,communication,skills,presentations,public,speaking,powerpointhttp://www.distinction-services.com/dcoach/2009/05/25/7-step-persuasive-message-model/http://www.distinction-services.com/dcoach/mp3/2010_7step_22.mp3 Distinction Communication, Inc.nonadultA podcast by Distinction Communication, Inc.