(2-minutes to read, lots you can do) Although working from home limits your in-person interactions, it doesn't mean that your presentation skills should suffer. Looking ahead, once this nightmare ends, the importance of presenting your case, explaining complex concepts, listening, and persuading others will be more critical than ever when it comes to career advancement. [...]
The Human Side of Speaking in Public - Part 2 (3-minute read. Grab a partner, there are games!) Welcome back, and thanks for taking a few minutes this month to read about techniques for becoming a more persuasive speaker. Persuasive speaking is not just for speeches and presentations. We use persuasive speaking in every aspect [...]
Part 1 of The Human Side of Speaking in Public (3-minute read) We've all been there: leading a presentation, running a meeting, sitting in an interview. We're nervous and don't want to fail, so we rely on non-verbal cues from the audience to reinforce that we're doing a good job. But when we look around [...]
(Read time: 1minute, 30 seconds) Ever listen to someone try and EXPLAIN a complex problem? Halfway through, did your eyes glaze over? What if they could SHOW you their complex problem? That would be better, right? Chances are, they'll show you a PowerPoint and halfway through that, guess what, your eyes glaze over. What if they [...]
