You just got a speaking invitation. It’s the opportunity you’ve been waiting for – but…yikes! It’s in 5 days. Your content is set. Thank goodness! Delivery is not. Never fear! You can reassure and reinforce a well-written presentation. Use these three steps. <p TALK TIP 1. Ask A Friend or Colleague: You can’t change what you don’t see or hear. Invite a …
How long will you wait?
In eighteen years of working her way to Senior Vice President of a bank, Stacy avoided invitations for public speaking. Comfortable leading board meetings, committees and speaking to clients, Stacy stayed in her safe zone. Stand and speak in front of 500 people? No thanks. An invitation to speak at a large community event landed on her desk. Terrified and …
Why I Folded a Towel to Start a Presentation
“Raise your hand if you have a particular way of folding your towels.” This was my opening line, followed by a demonstration of my towel folding expertise. I shared that my husband complies with my request for this specific folding technique. [You have to wisely pick your battles and this wasn’t on the top of his list.] My towel escapade was a blast. I …
How Saying Nothing Says “Confidence”
In the movie, The Big Short, Ryan Gosling’s character, Jared Vennett is standing at a table in front of 3 colleagues. Piece by piece, he slowly builds a Jenga wooden structure. At its highest point, he swings his hand, knocks it over and the wooden pieces scatter across the table. “What is that?” asks one of the men sitting at the table. Jared Vennett pauses, stares at the man asking, …
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