When it comes to presenting, the main culprit in our potentially unsuccessful delivery isn’t our lack of knowledge or curated PowerPoint—it’s our nerves. We often talk faster, stumble, add filler words, and/or blank on what we want to say. All because we’re nervous. Talk about frustrating. Here are a few tips to help you control…
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7 Ways to Build the Muscle of Persistence
When we think about what traits are common among successful people, a lot of words might come to mind. But the one that we might overlook — which is actually a crucial element — is persistence. Great ideas aren’t always seen as great ideas from the get-go. And they certainly never begin as fully formed…
How to Knock Your Sales Job Interview Out of the Park
Interviewing for a sales job is no easy task. Your abilities of persuasion, communication, and relationship-building will be on full display (and under a microscope). And if you can’t sell yourself to the interviewer, how can you expect them to believe you can handle a sales position in their company. Yes, it’s high-pressure. But you…
How to Be a World-Class Presenter
Does getting in front of an audience to deliver a speech seem daunting to you? You’re not alone in that feeling. Even the most experienced public speakers get nervous sometimes. But what separates a novice from a pro is laying the right groundwork. You see, even the professional speaker doesn’t just jump in front of…
Estee Lauder’s Sales Advice
Born Josephine Esther Mentzer on July 1, 1906, Estee Lauder would go on to become one of the most influential businesswomen of the 1900’s. In fact, in 1998 she would be the only woman to make it onto Time Magazine’s list of the 20 most influential business geniuses of the 20th century. In addition to…
Dale Carnegie Digest: Top 5 Blog Posts of 2019
Thank you for making Dale Carnegie Training part of your self-improvement journey! In 2019 we published over fifty articles on public speaking, leadership, and soft skills, and the following five were the most popular amongst our readers. Stay tuned for 2020 and a whole new set of content that will help you to achieve your…
Dressing for Confidence and Success
In the age of Silicon Valley and startups, business wear is no longer just primly tailored suits and shiny shoes. Hoodies, turtlenecks, and jeans are now acceptable in some industries and offices, but there are still rules that should be followed to make sure you feel confident and are perceived as a professional in your…
Body Language and Public Speaking
When it comes to public speaking, what you say can be easily overshadowed by how you say it. Even if you manage to write the perfect speech – one that is captivating and perfectly conveys your points with accessible language – it can all go to waste if your delivery doesn’t back up your words….
Stories from the Classroom
Dale Carnegie knew that turning a lesson into a story was the best way to convince an audience of his ideas. While his easy-to-implement advice is the backbone of his best-selling books, the heart and soul of them are the tales of how his tactics have transformed lives. Although it has been 83 years since…
Seven Steps to Success: How to Look and Sound More Confident
Whether you’re addressing a large audience or chatting one-on-one at a networking event, it’s important that you’re displaying confidence. Being poised and in control helps to ensure that you’re taken seriously by your audience, and can make the difference between closing the deal or walking away empty-handed. Here are four ways to use your body…