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Expertise
I can help with creative ideas for speeches directed towards self-improvement and sales training. I will help you catch a group`s attention with humor, stories, and contests. I cannot answer direct questions on writing the perfect speech, but I can help with basic organization.
Experience in the area
15 years in outside sales and 5 years in sales management.
Organizations
AMA- American Management Association
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Enterprise Fleet Services
Education/Credentials
4 year Business Administration Degree
Awards and Honors
Salesman of the year in my firm in 1990, 1998, 1999
#3 ranked manager in 2003 out of 40 branches nationwide
What do you like about this subject?
I have 18 years experience in sales and have a passion for peak performance ideas and strategies.
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
I have performed in front of 200+ but still want to grow comfortable with greater numbers of people. I still need to be a less emotional person as a manager and think long term.
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
The number one fear behind death is Public Speaking. Unbelievable.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa | 02/08/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| sagar | 12/04/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | that is quite good solution. but i ..... |
| Heather | 10/23/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you SO MUCH, Mike!!! You have ..... |
| Hanga | 10/10/08 | 10 | 6 | 10 | |
| Bobbie | 08/13/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | What a great idea. Thank you so ..... |
Recent Answers from Mike Pugh
2012-04-30 Holding Attention:
Caine, Wow, that is cool. I admire someone at your age that knows exactly what they want and they go get it My best advice is deliberate practice will be the difference so you know your stuff so
2012-03-09 Interview presentation:
Kate- First off, thanks for reaching out. I can tell how much you want this position so lets get right down to it. First, as an assistant to this important Ops Mgr your main focus areas are threefold:
2009-12-02 training presentation:
Sagar-- Thank you for your question. I would think a "5 chapter book report" on powerpoint slides would be interesting and different. Here is what I would do--- 1. Get a hold of a powerpoint program
2008-10-22 3 minute sales presentation:
Heather-- Wow-- Good Luck-- I interviewed for a similar position for my first job and I did not get it. You will do better than I did with this advice. The key is to keep it simple, easy to understand
2008-10-07 innovative presentation:
Hanga- I am not familiar with the Education course you speak of but I think I have a cool idea for you. The title of your deal will be -- The Top 5 Hidden Reasons while students fail to learn and
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