Here are 10 quick tips that can help you use the elevator speech strategy and share your message more effectively:
Define your intention. What do you want to happen as a result of your three-minute elevator speech?
Examine your scenario. Is... Read More
As an entrepreneur or small business owner, you might find yourself in a chance meeting with a CEO, at a sales presentation or in a competitive job interview. When you make the most of this important meeting your path could change forever. So... Read More
Check out our newly updated 12 minute preview video on YouTube! This version includes a clip from Terri’s live MSNBC interview. Hope you like it! (If you enjoy our new preview video, then please give it a "like.") :)
Terri Sjodin Speaker... Read More
One of my mentors and dear friend, Nido R. Qubein says, “If you want to make it on Wall Street or Main Street, pay careful attention to the clothes you wear and the visual impact you have on others.” This wonderful pearl of wisdom is just... Read More
Big news! Terri was featured on the cover of the November issue of Sales & Service Excellence Magazine. She also contributed an article, which you can read here:
Persuasion: It's More than Information
In today’s competitive... Read More
This evening, America will tune in to the only Vice Presidential Debate in this election cycle between Vice President Joe Biden and Congressman Paul Ryan.
The debates serve as a national public job interview, and Americans will have an... Read More
If you were to “judge” the debates based on the three fundamental criteria in Small Message, Big Impact - Case, Creativity, Delivery... Who won? (For more info see SMBI, Chapter 4- It’s Not One Thing, it’s Three Things)
1. Case —... Read More
Question:
I got my three minutes and time flew by. I didn't hit all the points I wanted to make. How do I manage the time?
Answer:
You have to practice out loud and get a feel for managing your time. A good general first step is to... Read More
Have you ever looked through a Kaleidoscope? The slightest rotation and movement of the bits of glass at the bottom of the tube results in a continually shifting pattern of colors and shapes…all it takes is a small adjustment here or there... Read More
A Big Thank you to the NAWBO-OC members and President, Loreen Gilbert, for the wonderful pre-launch event Wednesday night at Barnes and Noble, in Newport Beach, CA! It was standing room only and a wonderful evening! We truly appreciate your... Read More
