I know you love to use Powerpoint.  Those slides make everything so much easier, and you won’t forget anything.  You don’t need as much preparation time, BUT your audience hates it, and it is not persuasive. Let’s discuss the top 3 complaints about Powerpoint and how to fix them.  So, Why Did Jeff Bezos Ban Powerpoint From His Meetings?  Do you want to know more about the science of visuals and how to rock a presentation using PowerPoint and being persuasive?  Death by PowerPoint Join me for this week’s podcast on Why Powerpoint Makes Us Stupid And How To Fix It.  You will discover additional tips and techniques to give a persuasive presentation and the comfort of using a slide deck. PS Lifetime membership to Gold Influence University Save 65%   Influence University is the difference between knowing what you want– and getting it, anytime, anyplace, from anybody.   Create unimaginable wealth, transform your career, and close more sales. Influence University is the first and only website to combine scientific research, persuasion software, training videos, downloadable audios, and proven exercises. More Info  http://influenceuniversity.com/special   Buy Now  https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=ZTSLKM9ST8WHS  

Episode 488 - Why Powerpoint Makes Us Stupid And How To Fix It

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Voice plays a critical role in influence.[i]  How we say the words we choose is just as important as the words themselves. Our voice is a powerful instrument that can motivate the troops or lull them to sleep. There is a vast difference between presenting and persuading, informing and influencing, and communicating and convincing.  How the voice persuades What are the other areas of vocal variety or paralinguistics?  There still is another 3 critical areas of adapting your voice to become more persuasive.  Join me for this week’s podcast on How To Adjust Your Voice For Maximum Influence.  Discover the ways to get your voice to persuade with power. Dont forget to claim this weeks free bonus by clicking  here

Episode 510 - How To Adjust Your Voice For Maximum Influence

Dealing with a manager who won’t give you the time of day and is distant can be challenging, but there are always tools you can use to improve the situation and create a more positive working relationship. On this episdode we will discuss some techniques to consider.  Rethinking Groupthink It's important to remember that you may not be able to change your manager's behavior immediately, but you can control how you respond to it. Sometimes, we can’t control a prospect who is resistant, a resistant manager, or a customer who is being indifferent.  How can you melt that frigid, cold ice of resistance from these people you interact with daily?  Join me for this week’s podcast on Melting the ICE of Resistance.  Discover other ways to turn up the heat and melt the ice to enjoy harmony and assistance.   OFFER OF WEEK: Can You Captivate and Close with Charisma? Do You Ever Wonder How Some People Can Persuade And Motivate On Command? Just because you can create a PowerPoint does not mean you know how to communicate, inspire and present.  Sure, you can give a presentation, and no one leaves the room; it doesn’t say anything negative, but did you have charisma?  Did you influence them to your point of view?  I know you have seen someone who can captivate their speaking and presentation skills.  From the moment they start to the minute they finish, you have been captivated, mesmerized, and in tune to their message.  On the flip side, you have been bored out of your mind.  The presentation dragged on, you wanted to sleep, and it sucked the life right out of you.  How would you describe your presentation skills?  Charismatic people have excellent communication skills that captivate, inspire, and rivet the audience.  They can articulate their vision and make it come alive in the audience’s mind.  It is like listening to a movie. They have created a mental picture so strong that it feels natural.   Take a quick Presentation IQ assessment.  Let’s identify how to take your presentation and influence skills to the next level.  You will also receive my Perfect Persuasion Presentation template and video training to help out with my research.  CLICK HERE

Episode 509 - Melting the ICE of Resistance

It is no secret that the easiest person to influence is someone referred or recommended to you or your company.  The reality is that most of your business sales should be based on referrals. Here are the 3 best ways to get your prospect to want to give you referrals. Listen to this episode to hear some of the top reasons.  The Energizing Effect of Humor You can create a positive experience for your customers by encouraging them to share information about their networks, and give you more recommendations.  Discover 7 other additional ways to increase referrals for your business.  Join me for this week’s podcast on Proven Ways To Get More Unlimited Referrals - Without Asking.  You will discover how to become a referral-based business. PS Lifetime membership to Gold Influence University Save 65%      Why Do 3% Make 97% of The Money? Warning: Influence University is the most complete and comprehensive course I have ever released. This system is USUALLY reserved for my advanced coaching students. This online University will reveal cutting-edge influence techniques that will increase your income and enable you to persuade on command. Influence University is the difference between knowing what you want– and getting it, anytime, anyplace, from anybody.   Create unimaginable wealth, transform your career, and close more sales. Influence University is the first and only website to combine scientific research, persuasion software, training videos, downloadable audios, and proven exercises.  You will discover these life-changing skills Discover the top10 traits of charisma persuaders Understand exactly what your audience is thinking and feeling How to know what form of charisma to use to get a yes Where do your skills rank in the world of persuasion and influence Blunders that you are doing that cause persuasion resistance Create a psychological edge over your prospect Top 10 blunders that are costing you money Create instant rapport that causes your prospect to open up Everything you need to know before you persuade 4 proven techniques that cause prospects to convince themselves    More Info  Buy Now  

Episode 508 - Proven Ways To Get More Referrals – Even Without Asking

AI (Artificial Intelligence )has the potential to revolutionize the sales process and provide numerous benefits to salespeople. A new study found the AI can persuade a salesperson by almost 82 percent! 9 Tips To Improve Your Concentration This study conducted by Swiss and Italian academics revealed that OpenAI’s GPT demonstrates higher persuasive capabilities in debates compared to humans. Chewing Gum: Cognitive Performance, Mood, Well-Being, and Associated Physiology By leveraging AI tools to automate routine tasks, analyze data, and provide personalized messaging, salespeople can increase efficiency, improve customer service, and ultimately close more deals.   GPT-4 Outperforms Humans in Persuasion by 82% in This New Study Discover on this week’s podcast on How AI Is Out Persuading Sales People And How To Maximize For Influence additional details on the future of AI in persuasion and how to leverage this new technology to persuade with power.  I will also take a deep dive into the good, the bad, and the ugly of using AI. PS        Lifetime membership to Gold Influence University Influence University is the difference between knowing what you want– and getting it, anytime, anyplace, from anybody.   Create unimaginable wealth, transform your career, and close more sales. Save 65%  HERE      

Episode 507 - How AI Is Out Persuading Sales People And How To Maximize For Influence

Using metaphors in persuasion can help create vivid mental images, evoke emotions, and make your message more memorable and persuasive. Stories are always the best, but the next best thing is a good metaphor.  Facts and figures light up 2 parts of the brain; metaphors can light up 4 parts.  That is double the impact of the statistics you are using.  To Grasp Metaphors, Our Brains Get Touchy-Feely Metaphors are influential because they enhance understanding, evoke emotions, and persuade below the radar. Join me for this week’s podcast on Metaphor Magic – The Unknown Persuasion Tool. Discover how to create, use, and persuade using metaphors in your next presentation. PS Lifetime membership to Gold Influence University Save 65% for a limited time only Why Do 3% Make 97% of The Money? Warning: Influence University is the most complete and comprehensive course I have ever released. This system is USUALLY reserved for my advanced coaching students. This online University will reveal cutting-edge influence techniques that will increase your income and enable you to persuade on command.   Influence University is the difference between knowing what you want– and getting it, anytime, anyplace, from anybody.   Create unimaginable wealth, transform your career, and close more sales. Influence University is the first and only website to combine scientific research, persuasion software, training videos, downloadable audios, and proven exercises.   You will discover these life-changing skills -Discover the top10 traits of charisma persuaders -Understand exactly what your audience is thinking and feeling -How to know what form of charisma to use to get a yes -Where do your skills rank in the world of persuasion and influence -Blunders that you are doing that cause persuasion resistance -Create a psychological edge over your prospect -Top 10 blunders that are costing you money -Create instant rapport that causes your prospect to open up -Everything you need to know before you persuad -4 proven techniques that cause prospects to convince themselves    More Info    Buy Now  

Episode 488 - Why Powerpoint Makes Us Stupid And How To Fix It

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