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No time to learn new presentation skills?

This reminds me of a story.

A guy is driving to work and notices the red light come on. No gas. Instead of stopping to fill up, here’s what he says: “I’m late for work. No time to get gas.”

Not too smart, right?

If you aren’t learning new skills, you are driving on empty. Face the facts. New people are coming up behind you and nipping at your heels. They’re comfortable presenting online. They have taken training in video presenting, storytelling, selling with white boarding, and interactive selling.

Are you sure you don’t want to stop and get gas? Sure you don’t have time to invest in getting new skills?

Of course, perhaps you have the impression that presentation skill training is expensive, cumbersome, only available in person, and only available if your company pays for it. Right?

Wrong.

These are false assumptions. Presentation skills training used to be reserved for executives and leaders because it was only available at a stiff price, costing $12,000 or more per day. Usually these expensive seminars were held on site or at costly hotels, with scheduling and videotaping feedback arranged by the training or HR department.

Some organizations still provide this. But a lot of companies have scaled back. But should you let this decrease in investment and shortsighted thinking affect your personal development? No way.

Instead of waiting for the expensive seminar that might never get to you, you need to find an affordable training you can take right away. And you can access anywhere, anytime.

Look for a training that is easy to use whether you’re in the office, at your desk or on the road.

This is why the obvious choice is e-learning in a virtual learning hub. With a complete set of videos, classes and resources online, it is easy to develop skills – anytime and anywhere. Rather than relying on corporate curriculums, training schedules, and things that may be out of your control, grab hold of the reins.

When you learn virtually, you can learn at your own pace and on your own schedule.

Here’s my short list of criteria to look for: virtual classes, unlimited access, instant viewing, interactive webinars and instant downloads.

In evaluating a virtual presentation skills training, look for how much you can learn on your own – and in short chunks. You may not have tons of time. But if you watch a short video, grab a checklist or download a blueprint – you get an immediate boost to your skills in just a few minutes.

One important thing to keep in mind: it’s easier to learn — and keep learning, if you have a big success using the skills. When you’ve got a big presentation coming up, look for instant boosts. As you evaluate any communication training program, look for the blend of long term improvement plus instant help. Is it practical? Is it a skill you can use right away? Does it help you solve the jitters when you are giving a presentation tomorrow morning?

When the answer is “yes!” then you are more likely to enjoy the experience, get visible results, and keep on learning. This is the mark of an exceptional virtual training program.

If you’re going through foreclosure and you haven’t spoken with your current lender, you’re not alone. In fact, most people who go through the foreclosure process never even pick up the phone to negotiate with their lender to try and stop foreclosure.

I’ve been a real estate agent a long time, and most of the clients that call me to try and save their home, have never picked up the phone, called their current lender and tried to negotiate and stop foreclosure. Most of the time, it’s a combination of embarrassment and lack of knowledge that makes people reluctant. But if you know just a few simple secrets, you can negotiate with your lender and stop foreclosure. Let me tell you how.

First a Couple of facts About Lenders and Foreclosure:

1.) Lenders hate foreclosures: It costs them money, it costs them time and they will never recoup their losses if your home goes into foreclosure and they have to sell it. The lender will incur attorney fees, Realtor fees, property maintenance fees and a host of other expenses that make the foreclosure process a last resort for them.

2.) Lenders Employ Real, Live People: I understand you are reluctant to negotiate with your lender and stop foreclosure on your home. Many people think of their lender or bank as a large, unemotional institution. But the truth is, the people you will talk to our just that: people. They’ll listen to you situation and will genuinely try to work out a situation that can help them and you. Don’t be afraid.

How to Negotiate with Your Lender and Stop Foreclosure

Hopefully you’re a little less afraid to pick up the phone to negotiate and stop foreclosure . Now you need to know what to say and how to approach the bank when you do call to negotiate:

1. Don’t wait until the last minute: If possible, talk to your bank before you go into foreclosure. If you already are in foreclosure, don’t wait until the last month of the process – call them now.

2. Tell them the truth: If you lost a job, tell them. Medical bills? Tell them. Many times a hardship can help you renegotiate, avoid foreclosure and start getting back on track with the lender.

3. Don’t be afraid to Haggle: Banks hate having one of their properties go into foreclosure. It costs them large amounts of money both in lost income and expenses for attorneys and real estate agents. Use this to your advantage and don’t be afraid to ask for a rate reduction, payment deferments, etc.

If you take anything away from this article, please understand that you can negotiate with the bank to stop foreclosure. In fact, the lenders would rather have you call them than have your home get foreclosed on!

in the rare instance where your lender won’t work with you, you can use one of the systems we’ve reviewed to help you out. See the about me / resource box for a link to our review page.

Good luck and don’t be afraid to negotiate with your bank to stop foreclosure!