SCIPAB Archives

SCI-PAB in Everyday Life: From Wedding Toasts to Getting Your Teenager to Do Dishes

by Karen Bintz

Want to present your thoughts in a way that’ll grab your audience’s attention and get everyone listening? See how a simple framework, originally developed for meetings, can help you be heard in any conversation—negotiating household tasks, talking to friends, and even when you’re toasting the bride and groom.

by Karen Bintz

Communication Skills, Conversation Skills, SCIPAB

What is SCIPAB?

by Heather Muir

Wouldn’t it be great if every message in your inbox clearly communicated, in the briefest number of words, the value and benefit to you of the content and the action you’re being asked to take? What if every communication within your company was just as effective and efficient? It can be. See how.

by Heather Muir

Communication Skills, Messaging Skills, SCIPAB

Should I Use the TED Talk Format for My Business Presentation?

by Brad Holst

TED Talks have become a go-to example for how to give an engaging presentation from the big stage. They can be informative, inspiring, and often incredibly entertaining. But is the TED Talk format right for a business presentation delivered in a conference room? Probably not — but the skills used by TED Talk presenters definitely are! Learn how to identify what goes into a successful TED Talk and how to make those skills work for you in your everyday business presentations.

by Brad Holst

In-Person Presentations, Presentation Skills, Presenting to Executives

How Well Does Your Team Handle Tough Questions?

by Heather Muir

Challenging questions, even confrontational ones, present an opportunity. Tough questions, when handled well, can help you and your team strengthen credibility and gain support for your ideas and solutions. The only question is, how to do it well? Learn Mandel’s 3-step model for skillfully responding — not reacting — to tough questions with confidence and ease.

by Heather Muir

Communication Skills, Conversation Skills, Executive Presence, Influencing Skills, Presenting to Executives, Sales Readiness, Selling Skills, Soft Skills, Technical Professionals

The Science of Presenting Data Visualizations Effectively

by Brad Holst

Data visualizations can help the human brain make sense of complex information — but only if you know how to present them. No matter who your audience is, everyone’s brain is hardwired to process the flow of information in the same way. Learn science-based tips for presenting data visualizations in a way that keeps any audience focused on your message and prevents them from feeling overwhelmed or distracted.

by Brad Holst

Communication Skills, PowerPoint, Presentation Skills, Presentation Slides, Slide deck, Technical Professionals

Presenting Technical Ideas to Business Audiences

by Brad Holst

You know your scientists, engineers, and technology experts are the best around. They're proven innovators and solution providers within your organization. Why, then, is presenting to a business audience such a common challenge for technical professionals? Learn 11 tactics your technical team can use right now to make them more effective and influential communicators for any business decision maker.

by Brad Holst

Communication Skills, Presentation Skills, Technical Professionals

Want Your Presentation to Be Memorable? Follow the Rule of Three

by Brad Holst

Memory almost full. Imagine that warning flashing brightly on the forehead of every audience member. A successful presentation isn’t just about the speaker’s dynamic energy or their confident manner in front of an audience. Without compelling, easy to follow content, it doesn’t matter how comfortable you are in the spotlight. You and your topic will quickly be forgotten. So how do you ensure lasting, memorable impact? Learn how to be remembered by leveraging the ancient, globally relevant, and scientifically proven rule of three to focus your content, motivate your listeners, and make your executive presence shine.

by Brad Holst

Communication Skills, Critical Thinking Skills, Event Preparation, In-Person Presentations, Messaging Skills, Presentation Skills, Presenting to Executives, SCIPAB, Selling Skills, Slide deck, Storytelling

Are You Your Best Self While Presenting?

by Brad Holst

Why is it so difficult to be your best self in front of an audience? And what can you do to change that? Turns out, there is more within your control than you think. This week, experience a personal coaching session with 10 of the most powerful dos and don’ts that you can implement right now to have an immediate impact on your performance. Along with this seasoned advice, discover detailed examples and the science behind what it takes to show your most authentic self.

by Brad Holst

Communication Skills, Event Preparation, Eye Contact, In-Person Presentations, Presentation Skills, SCIPAB, Soft Skills, Vocal Energy

The Secrets to Financial Storytelling (Why Data-Driven Presentations Fail)

by Bob Sherwin

Financial presentations can quickly go south if the information isn’t presented in the context of the business story you want to tell. Don't make the mistake of relying on “the numbers” to convince your audience of what conclusions to draw or actions to take—OR of the benefits of your recommendations. Instead, discover the secrets to powerful financial storytelling. Here are 3 reasons data-driven presentations often fail and what you can do to make yours a success.

by Bob Sherwin

Presentation Skills, Presenting to Executives, Technical Professionals

A Holiday SCI-PAB and Wish for You

by Heather Muir

The holiday season means more joy. . . and more stress! If you're feeling it, you're not alone. 62% of people describe their stress level as "very or somewhat elevated" during the holidays. Here's what the science says about how to experience more joy and less stress this season. And here's a wish for you, from all of us here at Mandel. (Of course, we had to SCI-PAB it.)

by Heather Muir

SCIPAB

The Two Types of “Brain Freezes” We All Experience (and a Few Quick Tips on How to Cure Them)

by Bob Sherwin

Ugh, another brain freeze coming on. There are two kinds of brain freezes we've all experienced, both probably more often than we'd like. If you despise them like I do, here’s my take on both types, their causes, and a few quick tips on how to cure them.

by Bob Sherwin

Conversation Skills, Messaging Skills, Presentation Skills

Throwback Thursday (#tbt): A Better Way to Plan Your Presentation

by Steve Mandel

Want better presentation results? Plan strategically, not tactically. Instead of recycling slides from older decks and making them fit your presentation, start with who your audience is and what you want to accomplish. Here's how.

by Steve Mandel

Messaging Skills, Presentation Skills, Presentation Slides, Slide deck, Virtual Presentations

Is Your PowerPoint Falling Flat?

by Brad Holst

Is your presentation falling flat and you can't figure out why? If your slides are dynamic and engaging, the content is spot-on, and you've prepared well, then why is your audience feeling disconnected and confused? It may be a commonly overlooked problem: slide transitions. Here's how to fix it.