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An Interview with Wendy Saltzman, Expert Communications Coach, Three-Time Emmy Award-Winning Broadcaster, and Founder of Philly Power Media Presenting to senior leadership is different from almost any other presentation you’ll give. Executives don’t usually need more information. They need the right information—quickly. They want to understand the big picture, why it matters, what the risks and opportunities are, and what you need from them. Yet one of the biggest mistakes

An Interview with Wendy Saltzman, Expert Communications Coach, Three-Time Emmy Award-Winning Broadcaster, and Founder of Philly Power Media You're standing in front of an audience. Your presentation went well. Then someone raises their hand and asks a question you weren't expecting. And you have absolutely no idea what the answer is. Now what? For many speakers, this is one of their biggest fears. They worry that saying "I don't know" will make them appear unprepared or u

An Interview with Wendy Saltzman, Expert Communications Coach, Three-Time Emmy Award-Winning Broadcaster, and Founder of Philly Power Media Whether you're presenting to executives, speaking with the media, answering questions after a keynote, or responding to tough questions in a board meeting, your credibility isn't judged by your presentation alone. It's judged by how you handle the questions afterward. As a former television investigative reporter and anchor for more tha

An Interview with Wendy Saltzman, Expert Communications Coach, Three-Time Emmy Award-Winning Broadcaster, and Founder of Philly Power Media Whether you're networking at a conference, speaking at a meeting, introducing yourself on a podcast, or answering the dreaded "Tell me about yourself" question, first impressions matter. Yet one of the most common communication mistakes I see is people talking too much when introducing themselves. They list every job they've ever had, e

Unlocking your communication potential is not just a goal - it’s a necessity in today’s fast-paced, high-stakes professional world. Whether you’re leading a multinational corporation, managing a government agency, or steering a pharmaceutical company, your ability to communicate clearly and confidently can make or break your success. We all know that communication is more than just exchanging words. It’s about connecting, influencing, and inspiring. So, how do we elevate our

An Interview with Wendy Saltzman, Expert Communications Coach, Three-Time Emmy Award-Winning Broadcaster, and Founder of Philly Power Media If you've ever finished a presentation and thought, "I can't believe how many times I said 'um,'", you're not alone. Filler words are one of the most common communication habits I see when coaching executives, physicians, scientists, sales teams, and media spokespeople. The good news? They're absolutely fixable. Here's what people ask me

An Interview with Wendy Saltzman, Expert Communications Coach, Three-Time Emmy Award-Winning Broadcaster, and Founder of Philly Power Media Have you ever been told, "Can you speak up?" Or maybe you've tried to be louder during a presentation, only to feel like you were shouting at your audience. Here's the good news: speaking louder doesn't mean yelling. The most compelling speakers aren't the loudest people in the room. They're the easiest to hear. As a former television jou

An Interview with Wendy Saltzman, Expert Communications Coach, Three-Time Emmy Award-Winning Broadcaster, and Founder of Philly Power Media You've practiced your presentation. You know your material. But the moment you begin speaking, your voice shakes, your heart races, and suddenly you sound nervous—even if you don't necessarily feel terrified. Why does that happen?And more importantly, how do you fix it? Here are the questions I hear most often from the hundreds of executi

Interview with Wendy Saltzman, Expert Communications Coach, Three-Time Emmy Award-Winning Broadcaster, and Founder of Philly Power Media Have you ever finished a presentation and thought, "Wow...I was talking a mile a minute." Or maybe someone has told you to "slow down," but no matter how hard you try, you speed right back up. You're not alone. After coaching hundreds of executives I have learned when you speak too fast, not only do you sound nervous, but your listener will

An Interview with Wendy Saltzman, Expert Communications Coach, Three-Time Emmy Award-Winning Broadcaster, and Founder of Philly Power Media Have you ever looked out at your audience and noticed people checking their phones, staring into space, or thinking about everything except your presentation? It's frustrating—but it usually isn't because your audience is uninterested. More often, it's because your presentation isn't giving them enough reasons to stay engaged. The good ne