Decoding Gravitas
In corridors of power and boardrooms of industry, questions about gravitas—its essence, development, and impact—play on peoples' minds....
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Nina I. Surya
May 262 min read
Using AI to Write Your Presentation: the Pros and Cons
People ask me every day if it’s okay to use AI to write a speech or presentation. The answer, like most communication itself, is not...
Nina I. Surya
Mar 105 min read
The Three Biggest Presentation Mistakes in the Boardroom
Board presentations are like no other—they have the distinct honor of being unanimously frustrating for the speakers and the board alike....
Nina I. Surya
Jan 43 min read
The Immense Power of a "Thank You"
Happy New Year! I recently learned that January is National Thank You Month. What a wise way to start the year. All good leaders and...
Nina I. Surya
Oct 30, 20233 min read
Don't Blend into the Panel-Scape
When you prep to appear on a panel, do you have a strategy to boost your messaging and deliver your brand? Or do you simply hope to skate...
Nina I. Surya
Jul 4, 202310 min read
On American Independence
One of the first official speeches given since the birth of the United States was by Founding Father, Samuel Adams, a leader of the...
Nina I. Surya
Mar 24, 20236 min read
Teleprompter Tips & Tricks
At some point, most executives and public figures need to give a speech from a teleprompter. If you haven’t already had the experience,...
Nina I. Surya
Jan 23, 202312 min read
"I Have A Dream"-- 60 Years later
17 minutes. 1625 words. Millions of hearts and minds. Many people have talked about racial equality over the centuries, from writers like...
Nina I. Surya
Dec 15, 202210 min read
Most Watched TED Talk of 2022
"How A 'High-Level' Mindset Helps You Realize Your Potential" This year’s TED main stage was graced by the likes of billionaires Bill...
Nina I. Surya
Nov 11, 20226 min read
The Worst Kind of Announcement
Every CEO I’ve ever worked with would agree even the prospect of layoffs are one of the most painful parts of the job. It’s tough to...
Nina I. Surya
Jul 12, 20223 min read
The 3 Most Ridiculous Myths About the Fear of Public Speaking
For years people have been asking me to give public courses on overcoming the fear of public speaking. And I promise I will, as soon as I...
Nina I. Surya
Mar 16, 20223 min read
The Z Factor
President Volodymyr Zelensky has become an icon of valor in the past few months. Aside from his obvious courage and bravery in the face...
Nina I. Surya
Jan 7, 20223 min read
Women Returning to the Office—or Not
As well-meaning companies offer employees flexibility about returning to the office or working from home, so far, results show that men...
Nina I. Surya
Oct 14, 20214 min read
Intentional Speaking
You've surely seen speakers who ramble on as if lost in a forest and just as likely seen speakers who are clear, concise and powerful....
Nina I. Surya
Aug 7, 20213 min read
Expanding Your Comfort Zone
How often has someone told you, "You just need to do what scares you!" or "Get out of your comfort zone?" Yes and No. Challenge inspires...
Nina I. Surya
May 12, 20213 min read
The Hero and the Villain
Some people would have you believe that crisis communication is highly complex and nuanced, which may be true to some extent. However,...
Nina I. Surya
Mar 18, 20212 min read
The Highlight of Your All-Hands
One of the big mistakes I see in All-Hands meetings is that CEOs talk about the company's vision, "where we are going." They talk about...
Nina Irani Surya
Jan 31, 20212 min read
The Data Sweet Spot
As we march into 2021 many executives gather in boardrooms and virtual rooms to plan with their teams, prepare for stakeholder meetings,...
Nina I. Surya
Nov 14, 20203 min read
When You Don't Win
There’s been a lot of talk about concession speeches lately: Will he or won’t he? When would it happen and what would be said? Things...
Nina I. Surya
Nov 7, 20204 min read
When You Win
Word cloud of President-Elect Joe Biden's Victory Speech, November 7, 2020 The United States of America and the rest of the world just...
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