130 - Knockout Presentations With Diane Diresta, CSP

“Be yourself! Don’t try to fabricate your personality in the guise of impressing others.”  ― Ashish Patela Do you hate giving presentations?  You're not alone.  Most do.  But, research suggests, that people that can effective present get promoted faster, make more money, and eat without gaining weight (I made that last fact up) (But...I wish it were true)). If you're looking to "up your game" in presenting the material that is going to make a difference for your organization, then this episode is for you!  I had the great privilege to talk to, Diane Diresta!  She is a communications expert, presentations expert, former media coach for the NBA....in short, she has got the GOODS! I've been speaking professionally for nearly 10 years and Diane gave me some tips I had never considered before so get a pen, get some paper and get ready to get better! CHEERS! More on Diane.. Diane DiResta, CSP, is Founder and CEO of DiResta Communications, Inc., a New York City consultancy that serves business leaders who deliver high-stakes presentations - whether one-to-one, in front of a crowd, or from an electronic platform. Diane is the author of Knockout Presentations: How to Deliver Your Message with Power, Punch, and Pizzazz, which has been called the “Bible of Public Speaking.” With a client list that boasts companies and organizations like Ti any & Co., Madison Square Garden, NBA, Spectrum Reach, and L’Oreal, Diane’s experience speaks for itself. A Certi ed Speaking Professional, Diane is one of only 12% of speakers to hold that designation. She was President of the New York City chapter of National Speakers Association and former media trainer for the NBA and WNBA. Diane has been featured on CNN and Bloomberg Radio, and quoted in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Guardian UK, and Investor’s Business Daily. She currently resides in Staten Island, New York. Connect with her on her website: https://www.diresta.com/