Monthly Archives: January 2021

Success Quote: Jonathan Swift on Vision

Posted on January 29, 2021 by David Motto

Vision is the art of seeing something invisible.Jonathan Swift, writer

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Success Quote: Jack Nicklaus on Focus

Posted on January 22, 2021 by David Motto

Focus on remedies, not faults.Jack Nicklaus, legendary golfer Yesterday, January 21, 2021, was Jack Nicklaus’s 81st birthday. There’s so much we can learn from him on mastery and success. This quote on putting solutions and remedies above problems and faults … Continue reading →

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Seven Performance Strategies for Presenters

Posted on January 20, 2021 by David Motto

Presenters can benefit from the tricks of the trade in the performing arts world. After all, performing artists are in front of critical audiences every time they show up for work! And, they go on stage for a living. Here … Continue reading →

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Speaking in Plain Language to Engage Your Audience

Posted on January 19, 2021 by David Motto

In my presentation coaching and training, many presenters I work with struggle to speak in a way that their audiences can relate to. These speakers may use too many unfamiliar acronyms or jargon, talk about aspects of their subject that … Continue reading →

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Blueprint for Success

Posted on January 18, 2021 by David Motto

Today is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in the U.S., celebrating the life of our country’s most famous Civil Rights leader. Every year on this holiday I spend some time reading King’s writings, and this year I’ve watched videos of … Continue reading →

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Finding the Right Mentor

Posted on January 13, 2021 by David Motto

A few thoughts on finding the right mentor for you: Find the highest level mentor you can find. For instance, if you’re currently a director who wants to make VP, find an SVP, EVP, or C-level executive. They will have … Continue reading →

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Triangle of Influence: Therapist, Mentor, and Coach

Posted on January 6, 2021 by David Motto

Just imagine if everyone – really, everyone, worldwide – felt confident and had guidance on achieving their dreams and most ambitious goals. I think this would make the world a better, safer, and more interesting place. If you want to … Continue reading →

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