There’s always a struggle between being as perfect as you can be, and being as real as you can be — being present. Dean advocates for being in the moment over any amount of perfection you may attain. In this clip, Dean reconciles two good things — preparing and being present — so that you can find the magic.
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Being on a panel is an exciting experience, and can be stressful too. You might not be sure when to talk, how much to say, or where to look. In this post, Dean shares and models simple tips to make panel discussions as fun as a good dinner party.
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So many of us actively hate to get in front of an audience to talk about anything. Why is that? And what can we do about it, especially when we’re in a situation where we have to do it? In this post, Pete shares his thoughts about the single most important thing you can do to end the hate, and embrace the opportunity.
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Self-love is neither cliché nor trite — it’s business. People wonder what they need to inspire, sell, and influence when the stakes are high. Dean believes that self-love is a key ingredient in successful presenting, and in loving your audience, even when they push back.
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Words like blame and responsibility are getting slung around like weapons these days, which can make them challenging to discuss. Nevertheless, Pete takes them on in this post, sharing his thoughts about the most empowering way for you to think of them.
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Landing on the moon required two modes: auto-pilot, and manual. Believe it or not, your presence has these two modes as well. You’re most normal in auto-pilot mode, and when presenting pressure kicks in, it can be really hard to act like yourself. Dean looks at the Apollo 11 moon landing as a metaphor for how to be yourself under the pressure of presenting.
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Working with a group of creative or technical professionals can be a challenge. Each person in the room has plenty to say and lots of great ideas, and needs to be heard. Trying to control them all can be an exercise in futility, and can in the process hurt morale or the culture of the group.
In this post, Pete shares his thoughts about how to lead group sessions in a way that moves forward and gets things done, without bruising egos or damaging relationships.
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The intellectual study of a ‘performance moment,’ be it golf, negotiating, or your speech, can only take you so far. People who spend too much time in their head, their outline, or their script tend to visualize a perfection they will fail to realize.
Dean Hyers believes you can do far better speaking your way to the great speech — like getting out on the course to learn the sport. Learn some insights that favor the verbal approach over developing a speech on your laptop.
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The more you focus on them, the worse they get. In this vlog, Dean reveals the cause of the ums, and how to stop them, while becoming a more impressive speaker in the process. For more information on presentation support, click here.
What do you do when you’re asked to speak about something that you don’t believe in?
Many professionals have an allergy to this situation, and are sensitive to their presence “betraying” what they really feel when they’re in it. At SagePresence, we believe this sensitivity is a very good thing. And we believe there’s a way forward in virtually all situations like this.
In today’s post, Pete shares how to navigate questionable circumstances like this while retaining your positive, confident presence.
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