This is a story about one of the most influential people in my performing life…and what it means for you. *** Feeling anxious as my blood sugar was dropping off a cliff from a non-stop schedule at the Aspen Comedy Festival, I made my way up to the hotel bar and asked the bartender for …
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**If either (or both) of these topics—1 and 2—far below interests you, join me on Aug 21 or 22 for a rare, small group intimate Rock The Room® experience where I’ll be covering both. Claim your spot here. For every phone call, conversation, meeting or message that you’re part of, it’s helpful to keep …
Last week, I was out in Seattle working with leaders and consultants to ignite their commitment and level up their performance. I talked about the importance of how they show up… on any given day, in any given setting. The human element makes a difference. Authenticity makes a difference. Your vision and voice matter. And …
My dear friend Steven Pressfield has a great line: Put your ass where your heart wants to be. This is where I put my own this past week. Risk Forward & Rock On, P.S. Join me in August for Rock The Room® Advantage.
People often have a misconception regarding what Rock The Room® is all about. So this week, I thought I’d share a 4-minute excerpt from a live keynote I delivered years ago to a group of 700 entrepreneurs and business owners. Throughout the keynote, I shared select techniques and towards the end, I provided a brief …
WTF? This was the moment when one of my clients won over various team members who had been resistant to change. The story below, excerpted from my book, will inspire you to take what appears to be a problem and turn it into an advantage. As I say in the book, “If you can’t fix …
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You might not know it yet, but your unusual hobby, talent or passion can be a big advantage in your communications. This excerpt from my book will set your wheels in motion for what you can do. ** FROM RISK FORWARD®: Ryan Levesque, CEO of The ASK Method Company, is an expert in helping business …
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Regardless of your role, there are two moments in any communication setting that are critical to consider. Whether it’s a call, live meeting, video conference, email, presentation, pitch, or event, this…is…essential. (And by the way, if you ever offer a Q&A, then what I’m sharing here will change your approach forever.) For over 25 years, …
You are doing it almost every single day. What’s the “it?” Communicating…speaking …or “presenting.” And you can’t afford to blow it. This 3-minute excerpt from a live event shares a bit more about the different settings to consider, why each opportunity matters, and what’s at stake. Risk Forward & Rock On, P.S. We have …
Are people you’re speaking to not as engaged as you’d like? Are they zoning out on Zoom? Checking their messages? Whether it’s in meetings, 1:1 conversations, video calls, consultative sales settings, or stage presentations, there’s a key ingredient most people fail to consider. This presentation mistake is one I see made again and again…. …
