Personal Branding

The Fourteen Myths of Presentations

We've all heard them, "Start every presentation with a joke because it puts your audience at ease". That is just one of the Myths of Presentations we talk about. Here we visit with Wayne Bruns one of the Tero International trainers about that and 13 additional items that could put your presentation at risk. Some great tips to help you succeed...
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour. 

Blu Opal - Our Small Business Spotlight

This is a conversation about history, culture and of business. Meet Bruce Kawahara the principal of Blu Opal a company that deals with coaching, consulting and, perhaps most important, listening. We start our visit by learning about the impact the attack on Pearl Harbor had on the family of this Japanese-American who lived in Hawaii at the time. We then talk about what he and his team do for business professionals to help them realize what specific steps it takes to succeed. The focus tends to be a mixture of listening and discovery. Spend some time in our Small Business Spotlight with Bruce Kawahara....
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour. 

It's All About Support - Tero International

In a major nod to support staff meet Kim Greth who joined the Tero Team in 2015 following her time with Principal Financial. Her job at Tero International is an interesting mix of client interaction along with offering support to the Tero Trainers. It's her first time behind a microphone and she told us it was something to cross off her list and...open up her horizons. Meet Kim Greth and her "behind the scenes" Tero International story. 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

The Difficulty of Change - Wayne Bruns - Tero International

It's that time of the year when many people make up their mind to change something in their personal or professional life. At the same time the very act of change can bog us down. Here Wayne Bruns from Tero International offers us several tips about how to make positive changes in our career or personal lives and then make them...stick. 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Charles Ganske - A Personal Jeweler a Great Small Business Story

No one can dispute that jewelry is a personal reflection of our personal brand and it's something that can reflect so many feelings and emotions...for generations. That tends to be the focus of this small business story of with Charles Ganske of Charles Ganske - Personal Jeweler. Listen as he talks about the emotional connection to jewelry and how customer service and design have propelled his business forward. Enjoy...
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Presenting On A Panel

There are times when we are asked to present as part of a panel discussion to a group of people. Or, perhaps you are the person organizing and planning the panel forum. Here Maureen Burger from Tero International shares some insights on presenting at or planning a panel forum/discussion. Some great tips here... 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

We Talk Executive Coaching, Leadership and More with Ro Crosbie

I started out this interview with an observation that you can't swing a dead cat and not hit an "executive coach"...blunt but in our business it seems like we know dozens. Here Ro Crosbie the president of Tero International shares with me and you what executive coaching is, how they work it and what benefits come from learning. This isn't "life coaching" this is executive coaching. Listen in and if you want more head to the Executive Coaching Section on the Tero website.
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Tips to Bolster Your Executive Presence

Having a presence about you matters. That executive presence puts people at ease, is engaging, builds credibility and helps you climb the corporate ladder. Here Deborah Rinner co-author of Your Invisible Toolbox and Vice President of Tero International talks about what makes executive presence, how to build on some key factors that enhance meetings to social gatherings. Tools that can be learned, practiced and used every day.
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Impact - Speaking Your Way to Success 12 Tips

Many people fear public speaking over death. If you look at the statistics 74% of Americans have significant anxiety over speaking while 68% have a fear of death. In this segment we visit with Carlos Alveraz a Senior Training Consultant at Tero International. We talk about speaking anxiety, offer some tips to better control it and become a better speaker which is what their two-day session called Impact - Speaking Your Way to Success is all about. Listen in...  
 The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Kyle Hopkins - Making an Impact with Tero International

He was raised overseas and he has a unique perspective on culture and communication. Meet Kyle Hopkins a Tero International trainer who works on the Impact Series there. Kyle not only has an interesting personal story but he's on the mark when he talks about communication, negotionions and personal interaction. We always learn something from our friends at Tero...spend a few minutes and learn some great tips from Kyle.
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.