I was driving to my office last week. There is an intersection just as you get off the highway, right by the fire department. Depending on how the light is timed, you either stop at the light or you keep moving forward. On this particular day, there was a huge truck blocking the entire...
It only takes one...
Aug 10, 2020
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There is a wonderful organization called Adopt A Class in Cincinnati / Northern Kentucky. "Adopt A Class connects businesses and civic groups with students in our economically challenged schools. By pairing teams with individual classrooms, our adult mentors expose the students to a breadth of...
Downtime is Preparation Time
Aug 10, 2020
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We are living in a time that many of us have not personally experienced. COVID-19 precautions are causing most of us to hunker down and remain in our homes. For some, this is a welcome respite from the rat race. For others, it probably feels like all of your liberties have been taken away.
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How do you handle technical difficulties?
Aug 10, 2020
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It never fails. You have prepared your presentation slides. You have all the handouts, posters, and materials ready to go. You are READY!
Then it happens...A TECHNICAL DIFFICULTY. It is an issue you have not even considered. Oh boy! What do you do when you have something happen you are not...
How do you handle tough questions?
Aug 10, 2020
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It never fails. You have prepared your presentation slides. You have all the handouts, posters, and materials ready to go. You are READY!
Then it happens...halfway through your presentation...A QUESTION. But it is not just any question. It is a question you have not even considered. Oh boy! What...
Don't Give Up The Mic!
Aug 10, 2020
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It only takes one person in the audience to hijack your presentation. It starts innocently enough. You ask a question. Someone raises their hand to answer the question. You hand them the mic...
Why is this a problem?
In this week's episode of my new video series "Empowered Speakers Want To Know,"...
Sometimes it's the small things...
Aug 10, 2020
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Recently, my husband has begun taking me to and from the airport when I travel for business. Over the years, I’ve traveled a lot but I can count on one hand the number of times he has escorted me both ways. When he offered, I immediately said “you don’t need to drop me off. Not...
When Do You Take Questions?
Aug 10, 2020
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You take the time to prepare your presentation slides, handouts, posters, and materials. You have a limited amount of time for your presentation and you need to manage your time wisely. So, when and how do you take questions from the audience?
In this week's episode of my new video series "...
