Often in my workshops someone observes that while he/she has learned valuable techniques, they only get to use them infrequently. “How often do I get into a formal presentation?”

The truth is you probably have a couple opportunities everyday to try out what you have learned: when you meet with colleagues to brief them on a new initiative, when you give instructions to people on your team, when you explain to your kids why they need to do something in a certain way, when you make a request of your boss…all these things require a strong opening, connection with the audience, persuasion, emotion, a close and a request for action.

You’ve got a million chances to WOW them.