To Persuade, Timing Matters

There’s a great feeling as a coach to work with a client who is enthusiastic and hungry for knowledge. What makes them a pleasure is their desire and commitment to experiment. Recently, I worked with a client preparing to present a highly lucrative idea to a group of prospective clients. The concept was strong. It […]

It’s Your Meeting….Take Control of It!

In my last post, I listed six things to stop discussing with…

Six Things to Stop Discussing with Clients

It has been said that you get just one chance to make a first…

Managing Summer Time

Summer is a season of vacations, beaches, time with family and…

Cognitive Dissonance: Your Secret Weapon

“We might not be the right company for you.” Said no one…

Stop Being Nice

Perhaps you were raised with the old adage, “If you don’t…

Don’t Let Your Client Get Embarrassed

No matter your role, be it a salesperson, account director, or…

Building Effective Teams: Call It Like You See It

More and more often, many of us are selling and consulting with…

3 Reasons Why Sales Training Programs Fail

“See that over there,” he said to me as he pointed to a sales…

Top Selling Tips: The Ten Commandments of Selling

I'm often asked what are the essential rules of selling. While…