by Stan Phelps | May 5, 2022 | Purple Goldfish
In 2008, I was working as part of the leadership team for an experiential marketing agency. We created larger-than-life product launches, PR stunts, sponsorship activations, and mobile tours. The goal was to create brand experiences that drove impressions (eyeballs)...
by Stan Phelps | May 4, 2022 | Silver Goldfish
May the Fourth Be With You. Today we celebrate all things “Star Wars.” And it’s impossible to think of the entire saga without hearing the theme music from legendary composer John Williams. The Star Wars theme is among the most widely...
by Stan Phelps | Apr 27, 2022 | Silver Goldfish
Want to be a better presenter? Then you need to start to S.T.O.P.Wait, what? Yes, S.T.O.P.S.T.O.P. is an acronym. It is one of best speaking techniques for establishing connection with an audience and becoming a better presenter.Coined by Andrew Gilman, here’s how the...
by Stan Phelps | Apr 25, 2022 | Silver Goldfish
When you present, you are waging a battle against distraction. And this is your biggest competitor…Something that the average person whips out an average of 58 times a day. One thing that’s a source of entertainment and constant stimulation.We’re talking about...
by Stan Phelps | Apr 22, 2022 | Silver Goldfish
AVOID THE LIGHTWhen presenting and using a projector with slides, avoid the tractor beam. Unlike Carol Anne in the classic 1980s movie “Poltergeist,” you need to avoid the light when speaking.Here are three things you can do to avoid becoming an unfunny...
