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Presenting to Executives: How to Have More Confidence

Let's Grow Leaders

When presenting to executives, don’t forget what makes you an expert. But, if you stumble through the presentation, you’ll likely end up with a pile of action items just to prove the project is in good hands. Follow these tips to have more confidence when presenting to executives. It’s natural to feel nervous.

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How to Be Less Negative – and Still Be Yourself

Let's Grow Leaders

Present Problems as Solutions. Presenting your analysis as “ways to make this work” is magical. When I am tired, frustrated, or have lots of problems vying for attention and someone presents an idea, I am most likely to forget steps 1 and 2. Sometimes, they’ll even say, “Oh, it’s okay, I was just brainstorming and it can wait.”.

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How to Be a Less Negative Leader

Let's Grow Leaders

The second shift is to present problems as solutions. Presenting your analysis as ways to make this work is magical. When I’m tired, frustrated, or feeling overwhelmed, have lots of problems competing for my attention and someone presents an idea, I am most likely to forget steps one and two. I was just brainstorming.

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Masterful Brainstorming: The Power of "What Else?" | 'Heart to Heart' with Julie Johnson MCC

The Coaching Tools Company

Originally Posted on The Coaching Tools Company as Masterful Brainstorming: The Power of "What Else?" and what NOT to do when brainstorming next steps with a client. The Coaching Conversation: I asked, "What can you do to improve your presentations skills when presenting to senior management?". I'd like that.".

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TheBrain’s new AI toolset transforms visual brainstorming

Mind Mapping Software

But first: My POV about AI If you watched my Biggerplate presentation in May ( The Brave New World of Visual Thinking Tools ), then you know that I take a highly pragmatic view of AI and mind mapping. The post TheBrain’s new AI toolset transforms visual brainstorming appeared first on Mind Mapping Software Blog.

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Unleashing the power of collaborative brainstorming [WEBINAR]

Mind Mapping Software

Have you ever wondered how to improve the effectiveness of your small team brainstorming meetings? I recently was the guest of Creately’s LinkedIn Live webinar series, presenting on the topic of unleashing the power of collaborative brainstorming, where I revealed how to get the most out of your small team brainstorming sessions.

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Sidestep your mental biases to supercharge your brainstorming

Mind Mapping Software

When brainstorming, many people tend to rely on top-of-mind ideas – those they’re able to come up with in the moment. The solution to brainstorming with blinders. When brainstorming, variety is a very good thing. As soon as they generate what they feel is the first “right” idea, they stop. Why is this bad?