Have you ever let perfectionism stop you from public speaking? You know, you are waiting until you have your topic down pat, your slides are perfect, you are 100% confident and you know for sure it will be a success. I recently spoke at a conference and although I did lots of preparation, it was not my usual topic, had …
One of the most powerful tools that you can use to lead difficult conservation and keep it on track is Reframing. This means taking the heart of what the person says and interpreting it into a framework that is more helpful. The way an issue or problem is phrased can influence your attitudes and your colleagues. The meaning we attach …
Public speaking is still a big worry for many people in business, leadership and management. People continue to avoid public speaking, get nerves or in the worse case have such a great fear that they limit their possibilities as a result. I have seen clever capable people not apply for a promotion, because they knew the new job would require …
“If you don’t know where you’re going, any road will take you there” ~ Lewis Caroll, Alice in Wonderland.” We have all, at times, had to follow vague, unclear, or nonspecific instructions. These unclear instructions can be confusing and can result in errors, miscommunications, and low team morale. Seeking clarification. If you have a boss or supervisor who is unclear …
“Never criticize a man until you’ve walked a mile in his moccasins.” American Indian Proverb “Never speak to an audience until you’ve walked a mile in their shoes” adapted by Peter Dhu An audit of your audience should be one of the first steps that you undertake when preparing to speak or present to them. This can be via research, …
How to avoid the common mistakes in having a PowerPoint presentation.
