Edward Olive 
Beyond the Basics: Elevating Your Executive Presence in Presentations In today’s fast-paced corporate world, a great idea isn’t enough. It’s how you deliver it that truly makes an impact. For executives and leaders, presentations are a critical touchpoint – a moment to influence, inspire, and drive decisions. But are you truly making the most of … Leer más
Public Speaking – Presenting to C-Suite 2 – Cheat Sheet 🚀 The C-Suite Executive Presence Cheat Sheet I. The First 60 Seconds: Dominate the Room II. The Performance: Lead the Narrative III. Managing the Ego & the Clock IV. The «Sticking» Points Pre-Flight Checklist © Edward Olive 2026 Oratoria – Presentaciones ante la Alta Dirección … Leer más
Public Speaking – Presenting to C Suite 1 Presenting to the C-Suite (CEO, CFO, COO, etc.) requires a shift from «delivering information» to «performing a strategic vision.» Executives are time-poor, result-oriented, and highly sensitive to authenticity. Part 1: The Entrance & The Hook The C-Suite Perspective: They don’t want a «speaker»; they want a peer … Leer más
Beyond the Single «i»: Mastering English Vowels for Spanish Professionals For many Spanish-speaking executives, the most frustrating hurdle in English pronunciation isn’t the grammar—it’s the vowels. In Spanish, the letter «i» is consistent, clear, and singular. English, however, demands a distinction that doesn’t exist in the Spanish phonetic inventory: the difference between the long, tense … Leer más
Tyre Kickers The expression «tyre kicker» (or «tire kicker» in American English) refers to a person who appears interested in buying a product or service, asks a lot of questions, and engages with sales staff, but ultimately has no genuine intention of making a purchase. They often waste time and resources for the seller. Origin … Leer más
Sales 7.1 – Sales – Persuasion Techniques 1 In the modern marketplace, sales is no longer a game of brute force or high-pressure pitches; it is a sophisticated study of human psychology. Section 7.1: Core Principles of Persuasion explores the foundational triggers that drive human decision-making. By mastering the balance between established psychological principles—such as … Leer más
Veblen goods are a type of luxury good for which demand increases as the price increases, which is a paradoxical phenomenon that appears to contradict the basic law of demand. This concept is named after the economist Thorstein Veblen, who introduced the idea of conspicuous consumption in his 1899 book, The Theory of the Leisure … Leer más
Maximizing Your LinkedIn Presence: Your Professional Hub LinkedIn is an incredibly powerful platform for career growth, networking, and job searching. Here are some tips on how to use it effectively: LinkedIn is much more than just an online resume. It is your professional brand, your networking tool, your job search engine, and a platform to … Leer más
Vocal Control Guide: Master Your Pauses and Eliminate «You Know» As a coach, you know that using «err,» «um,» or «you know» is often a symptom of anxiety or an accelerated breathing rate. When the body enters «fight or flight» mode, breathing becomes shallow and the brain rushes, filling the gaps with verbal viruses. These … Leer más
The «Verbal Virus»: How Filler Words are Sabotaging Your Authority We’ve all been there. You’re watching a presentation, and the speaker is clearly knowledgeable. But every few seconds, an «err,» «um,» or «you know» punctuates their sentences. Suddenly, you aren’t focusing on their brilliant strategy; you’re counting how many times they say «you know.» In … Leer más