<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Bottom Line Technologies]]></title><description><![CDATA[We have nearly 30 years of consulting experience helping small to medium-sized business successfully execute aggressive growth strategies.]]></description><link>https://www.bottomlinetechnologiesnc.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 03:13:39 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.bottomlinetechnologiesnc.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[The Three Practices of Powerful Presenters: A Guide to Using Presentation Skills for Career Growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Let’s explore each of these and see how they can support your presentation skills for career growth.]]></description><link>https://www.bottomlinetechnologiesnc.com/post/the-three-practices-of-powerful-presenters-a-guide-to-using-presentation-skills-for-career-growth</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6863d9db5a8ba1bc5a4ebb3d</guid><category><![CDATA[Presentations]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2025 12:56:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3428cb_26959fd1324e46faab53b23168b8bde7~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_653,h_372,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Susan Garrity Bish</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Presentation Skills Drive Career Growth: 86% of Executives Agree]]></title><description><![CDATA[In today’s competitive professional landscape, strong presentation skills are no longer a “nice-to-have.” They are essential. Whether...]]></description><link>https://www.bottomlinetechnologiesnc.com/post/how-presentation-skills-drive-career-growth-86-of-executives-agree</link><guid isPermaLink="false">685a910ed2c786af5d576825</guid><category><![CDATA[Presentations]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2025 11:55:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_db5523cd41264ead94b96adfcecf65d1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Susan Garrity Bish</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Are We Transforming Scientists Into World-Class Presenters?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Powerful scientific presentations begin by understanding the audience. Audience insight drives the creation of clear, concise, and...]]></description><link>https://www.bottomlinetechnologiesnc.com/post/scientists-as-presenters</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5d288d163dcce000167fca8d</guid><category><![CDATA[Presentations]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 20 Apr 2023 13:41:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3428cb_79ae5af4c0c24970aa6ddd621ef2f500~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_699,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Susan Garrity Bish</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is Customer-Centricity and Why Should I Care?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Customer centricity is a hot topic. But like so many hot topics, there is little consensus on what this means, let alone how to be a...]]></description><link>https://www.bottomlinetechnologiesnc.com/post/what-is-customer-centricity-and-why-should-i-care</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64089ff2bb4c280b01086176</guid><category><![CDATA[Sales]]></category><category><![CDATA[Marketing]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 21 Mar 2023 12:16:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0e3f3a_2b1021709a524a76af11fb4fc4dd4742~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Susan Garrity Bish</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Does Emotional Intelligence Matter?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why does emotional intelligence matter? People have a natural sense of fairness that they bring to work every day. Emotional intelligence...]]></description><link>https://www.bottomlinetechnologiesnc.com/post/why-does-emotional-intelligence-matter</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5cf13a88482bd70015ab3d27</guid><category><![CDATA[Management]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 24 Feb 2023 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3428cb_9bc6ba44a0fa4dbbb77467b35d4c700e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_594,h_392,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Myron Bish</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Management Lessons From Mandela]]></title><description><![CDATA[You’ll find that breaking with conventional wisdom, those leadership practices we’ve heard about for so many years, will help you and your t]]></description><link>https://www.bottomlinetechnologiesnc.com/post/breaking-the-rules</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5cf13a88c8a1e50015dcb88d</guid><category><![CDATA[Management]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2023 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0e3f3a_673638ca5699467f8dcaf127cb792607~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Myron Bish</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[18 Presentation Tips You Need Today]]></title><description><![CDATA[These are the 18 most essential presentation tips you need today.]]></description><link>https://www.bottomlinetechnologiesnc.com/post/18-presentation-tips-you-need-today</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5e469d6366460a00176e5903</guid><category><![CDATA[Presentations]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2023 12:30:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0e3f3a_cf6ee6057d0745ee842978b3cfebb6a8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_600,h_400,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Susan Garrity Bish</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Establish Presentation Objectives]]></title><description><![CDATA[A compelling presentation takes the audience on a fascinating journey from where they are now to your ultimate destination – your presentati]]></description><link>https://www.bottomlinetechnologiesnc.com/post/establishing-presentation-objectives</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5dceb3fcd472ee00182ba223</guid><category><![CDATA[Presentations]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2023 14:24:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3428cb_a35710361e6743e2928c6f1737b29103~mv2_d_4592_3448_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Susan Garrity Bish</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Listen Like It Matters]]></title><description><![CDATA[The most common (sometimes underlying) exasperation of the workforce is “I don’t think anyone is really listening.”]]></description><link>https://www.bottomlinetechnologiesnc.com/post/listen-like-it-matters</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5cf13a884c7fa80015f23668</guid><category><![CDATA[Management]]></category><category><![CDATA[Presentations]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2023 13:53:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0e3f3a_26d7b5962dc74f979751a14ce648c85a~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_634,h_951,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Myron Bish</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three Keys to Strong Marketing Messaging]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marketing messages that perform the best typically use the Problem – Solution – Result format. 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There's vast differences between active coaching and managing a team, starting with your attitude.]]></description><link>https://www.bottomlinetechnologiesnc.com/post/are-you-coaching-or-managing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5cf13a8816701d00167810c2</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2022 14:30:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3428cb_96a19c564e124c14b0af7b308ef99f2a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_599,h_400,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Susan Garrity Bish</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five Skills to Prevent Change-Related Stress]]></title><description><![CDATA[Change is inevitable. 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