Deirdre Van Nest

Ever wondered if you’re being pushy. Even the most seasoned professionals and entrepreneurs have wondered at times if they are.  #growth

Fears on everybody’s mind, what can you do to ensure a soft landing for your clients? Consider telling stories to calm nervous investors. #advisors

Do you know that feeling when you take on too much at once and feel like you’re spinning a million plates that could fall and break any second?

If you’re not willing to provide at least some remote options, you will not be competitive when it comes to attracting and hiring top talent!

Most people think their presentation starts when they take the stage, but it actually starts at your introduction. #speaking #excitement

The number one editing skill you need to develop when writing your speeches and stories. #storytelling #sales #business

What would you do if you could no longer speak? It’s unimaginable isn’t it? #speaking #communication 

Ways to help financial professionals remain relevant in all their messaging so that their target audience can’t help but respond. 

Are you struggling to hold your audience’s attention and own the room every time you speak? #speaking #success #personal

You’d love to get paid for your professional speaking. But you’re not sure how to go from free-based to fee-based. Sound familiar?

Two ways to show vulnerability that builds trust, likeability, and connection with your audience. #presenting #audience #success

Energy and the internet can be a tough combo for any speaker.  Keeping the energy moving during your virtual presentations is THE key.

Whether you’re a new speaker or a seasoned speaker these are tips you can use right away to make your next presentation Crazy Good!

To script or not to script? Do you ever ask yourself this question as you prepare for a Crazy Good Talk? #presentations #speaking

Have you ever had tons of people register for your event, but then, only a few people actually show up? #events #planning #business

Did you know that breathing is a secret weapon for decreasing anxiety and increasing your effectiveness as a presenter? #presenting

Contrary to popular belief, one of the ways even the best presentations can be derailed is by closing with a Q and A session. #communication

What if you could become one of the best professional keynote speakers in the entire world? #speaking #keynote #success

How financial professionals can create an emotional connection with clients and pinpoint the blind spot of trust. #trust #connection

Did you know that human brains are ideally set up to understand and learn from a story? #sales #storytelling #success

One of the biggest challenges a presenter has is grabbing the attention of your audience from the first words out of your mouth. 

Are you treating your presentations like any other meeting? You may not realize the work you need to put in before you step on stage.

The approach to improving your speaking skills, so you can stand out and own the room every time you speak. #speaking