Most business presentations are boring.
There, we said it.
But chances are you already knew that.
On a regular basis, audiences are subjected to poorly prepared and delivered presentations, filled with boring content and mind-numbing PowerPoint visuals. What’s more, many of these presentations are ineffective.
That they exist is puzzling (and unnecessary). That we tolerate them is even more puzzling.
Corner Suite Communications was founded to change that.
We show executives and other high achievers how to communicate confidently and compellingly through presentations, speeches, Q&A sessions and planned or impromptu remarks. (Yes, there’s a key to speaking extemporaneously).
We’re Different
Business leaders can no longer expect employees and others to hang on to every word they utter. Today’s audiences are easily distracted, want to be entertained and are likely to multitask during a presentation. What you say has to be more interesting than the listeners’ emails and text messages. Additionally, audiences judge you against what they saw on television the night before. In short, they expect you to perform brilliantly. Welcome to the new world!
Unfortunately, far too many individuals have sub-par communication skills. They communicate using comfortable but outdated and self-defeating techniques. Individuals who can communicate clearly, concisely, charismatically – face-to-face, on video, one-on-one, to large groups and small, in both formal and informal situations – will get others to listen to, understand and act on what they say. They will also have lots of job security. And they will likely occupy the corner suite.
“Corner Suite Communications helps leaders and aspiring leaders assess and improve one of their most important, yet frequently ignored, skill sets – communicating effectively through the spoken word.”
Full disclosure: We are not a firm that provides introductory-level communications training – “Speech 101” or “Presentations 101.” Although we help clients with their “platform” or delivery skills, we drill down much deeper.
We like the sizzle, but we think the steak and the sizzle make for a better meal.
Want to step up your game?
We can show you how to:
Torque the content and delivery of analyst presentations and earnings calls
Develop and frame messages that resonate
Navigate a tough Q&A session
Avoid misusing PowerPoint
Cultivate “executive presence”
Deliver effectively from a script or use TelePrompter technology
Craft and deliver a memorable introduction for yourself, a colleague or your company
Manage presentation anxiety
