by Guillermo Villar | Jan 29, 2018 | Blog
I was recently helping a client organize a presentation she wanted to give to a group of business owners for a lunch ‘n’ learn type of event. Let’s call her Sylvia. Throughout the time Sylvia and I worked on her presentation, I kept emphasizing two...
by Guillermo Villar | Oct 2, 2017 | Blog
Most people of “a certain age” (a group that includes me) are familiar with the work of comedian/actor/Academy Awards host Steve Martin (not the gentleman pictured above, by the way). And if you know that I usually blog about business communication, you...
by Guillermo Villar | Sep 18, 2017 | Blog
Public speaking offers great career opportunities. First of all, with so many people fearful of the “limelight,” you have an opening to fill a market demand. But also, public speaking provides opportunities for people to get to know you, your business, and your...
by Guillermo Villar | Aug 7, 2017 | Blog
Public speaking represents a common fear among my clients (and, let’s face it, the general population). As a coach, I prepare my clients for their big pitches and presentations by talking about their presentation structure and how to best engage an audience....
by Guillermo Villar | May 30, 2017 | Blog
Warren Buffett was speaking to a group of students at Columbia University back in 2012 about the value of public speaking to a professional’s earning potential. But he didn’t say that the value of public speaking skills is “incalculable” or...