Anne Freedman Women Entrepreneurs Articles Recent Articles From EvanCarmichael.com http://www.evancarmichael.com/ http://www.evancarmichael.com/Women-Entrepreneurs/2935/5-things-NOT-to-say-to-yourself-for-successful-persuasive-speaking.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Women-Entrepreneurs/2935/5-things-NOT-to-say-to-yourself-for-successful-persuasive-speaking.html 5 things NOT to say to yourself for successful persuasive speaking Do you sometimes get in your own way when you deliver a presentation or speech? Are you your own 'worst' enemy? When negative self-talk takes over -- especially as we begin a serious effort to convince a co-worker, boss or potential client about the value of our idea, product or service -- the result can be a disaster. In this article, you'll learn how to dodge the five common ways our mind can trip us up with negative self-talk, so you can reach the outcome you're seeking. http://www.evancarmichael.com/Women-Entrepreneurs/2935/Your-Elevator-Speech-The-Most-Important-Few-Words-in-Your-Business-Life.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Women-Entrepreneurs/2935/Your-Elevator-Speech-The-Most-Important-Few-Words-in-Your-Business-Life.html Your Elevator Speech: The Most Important Few Words in Your Business Life When opportunity presents itself, those with a well-crafted "elevator speech" are in the best position to seize the moment. http://www.evancarmichael.com/Women-Entrepreneurs/2935/Four-of-the-Most-Common-Mistakes-in-Persuasive-Speaking.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Women-Entrepreneurs/2935/Four-of-the-Most-Common-Mistakes-in-Persuasive-Speaking.html Four of the Most Common Mistakes in Persuasive Speaking From more than two decades of working with business and community leaders on critical presentations, we've culled a few of the most common persuasive speaking mistakes -- and added a few ideas on how to avoid them. http://www.evancarmichael.com/Women-Entrepreneurs/2935/How-to-Say-It-Quickly-and-Still-Make-Your-Point.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Women-Entrepreneurs/2935/How-to-Say-It-Quickly-and-Still-Make-Your-Point.html How to Say It Quickly and Still Make Your Point You've prepared for a meeting and when you get there, the time for your presentation has been cut in half. Or even more. How can still make your point and reach your goal, while appearing unperturbed and in control?