impact and influence - own the room - yep hamilton chamber - 2015 - thornton group
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Impact and Influence: Owning the room
Neil Thornton
@neilathornton
“They may forget what you said — but they will never
forget how you made them feel.”
—Carl W. Buehner
Rule:
“The only thing that will ever get in the way of the impact you want to make
…..is FEAR.”
Our goal for today ….
If you leave here today thinking and acting the same way you walked into the room, I have failed!!
How you walk in a room, make an impression and leave an impact is ‘the’ most important business skill you can polish and improve.
Your presence and ability to ‘own’ your influence is critical today.
Let’s begin……
Tips ….
Advice, lessons and tools that I have learned over the years…
Your brand….what you want to be know for?
Leadership definition: “What people say about you….when you are
not in the room.”
Branding is found…..
In person On paperReputationOn-line
SO……..this is where you come in!!!
Your influence starts when you walk in the room
Your ability to capture attention
Your ability to sell yourself and your ideas
Your ability to provide value vs. selling
Your ability to lead change!
Your ability to lead and inspire a team
Your ability to innovate and crush the status-quo
Your ability to understand body language
Doing some speaking?
here are a few tips….
Remember to breathe….
Slides: No bullets No readingClean and simpleFive second ruleKeep the lights on
No more podiums….use the full room
People like stories
Know your audience
Avoid talking about something you are not passionate about, eager to share or excited to discuss
Shining eyes
½ buttock playing
3-D Speaking
Be ready for Q&A
And finally…..developing your online presence
It’s a mirror ofyour activity asa businessperson…
It’s now one of the first places people look when ‘checking’ you out. What will they find?
What would happen if we Google’d YOU?
Are you open for coaching?
All athletes use a coach
