The dance.

Bon Jovi is in the midst of nine shows at Madison Square Garden, after not touring since 2022.

That break followed serious vocal cord problems for frontman Jon Bon Jovi that threatened his iconic voice.

Last year, I saw Jon Bon Jovi on a news program talking about risky surgery and his tedious daily exercises.

He spoke of the physical pain and the emotions of not knowing if a comeback was possible. 😯

Critics and fans hadn't minced words a few years ago: Bon Jovi's strained and raspy voice was shot.

His bandmates tried to cover, but couldn't.

With all eyes and ears on Jon Bon Jovi, the band takes to the stage on opening night.

Surrounded by his bandmates, Bon Jovi sings the first few lines from Joe Cocker and the Beatles' song, With a Little Help From My Friends.

🎶The opening words boldly and wholeheartedly address the elephant in the room:

"What would you think if I sang out of tune? Would you stand up and walk out on me? Lend me your ears, and I'll sing you a song, and I'll try n...

Executive presence isn't about showing up to a client-facing meeting. 

It's about being a valued and trusted advisor who creatively communicates meaningful insights and proactive solutions.👈

People who attend high-stakes meetings and add IMMENSE value easily gain trust, respect, and new business.

What value do you bring to teams and clients?

Small talk is a big deal.

Here's why it matters.

Because it drives revenue and requires subtle, respected confidence.

Yet most say low confidence holds them back at networking events, meetings, and conferences.😕

No more excuses! 

➡️Use the communication tips below to boost your confidence and create stronger business connections.

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Forgettable.

That's what happens when you're boring at work.

This isn't about personality.

🥇It's about perception and influence.

🥇It’s about differentiating yourself and your firm.

Dull people are low-impact communicators who disengage stakeholders.

Decision-makers don't award bids to flat communicators that seem to lack momentum. ⚠️

Despite technical strength, you'll likely lose credibility—and work—if your communication is flat.

🎯Here's the truth: Prospects and clients equate engagement and clarity with influence and leadership.

I've spent 26 years teaching A/E/C leaders to be memorable in business development and client-facing meetings.

I teach them to share heartfelt, engaging stories and to be compelling and clear, so they connect deeply with others.

Being boring means being invisible, because you are not top of mind.😕

Take the initiative and start honing your communication skills now so people remember you.

Those who commit to continuous improvement and easily engage their audience stand out....

🎯Communication and Presentation Tip: 

Anyone in A/E/C with a PowerPoint slide that resembles the one below gets an automatic tariff of 345 percent. 😮

😮Avoid this at all costs! 

Instead, follow these 5 tips to create reader-friendly engaging slides to WOW (not confuse) your audience. 

1. Pull key data and sections from graphs, using words/nuggets to capture the highlights.

2. Choose the right visuals to complement small amounts of text.

3. Think one slide = one point.

4. Avoid text that is unaligned or too small.

5. Have an emotionally engaging design. 

Reach out if you need support with business development, presentations, and public speaking to capture more pursuits.