[Image by H.B. from Pixabay] For those readers who live in the northeast, the meteorologists tell us we’re set to “warm-up” but the real question is do you? In my opinion, a warm-up is absolutely an activity I believe in wholeheartedly. After all, athletes warm-up physically to avoid potential injury. The approach a speaker takes … Read More
Communication Style|Habits
How do you spell S.U.P.E.R.V.I.S.O.R.?
[Image by no-longer-here of Pixabay] The word supervisor may have different meanings depending on the source you use. Here’s how I spell the word supervisor: S= Support Staff U=Update Staff P=Problem Solve E=Ensure Equity R=Respect Differences V=Visualize Outcomes I=Invite Feedback S=Set Goals O=Offer Feedback R=Repair Communication Breakdowns This is certainly not intended as an exhaustive … Read More
Ready to Shift?
[Image by JaredfromSpace from Pixabay] Are you ready to shift? I’m talking about shifting from being an ordinary speaker to an extraordinary speaker. Most speakers want to make the shift but may not know how to do this. Here’s how… Ensure that your audience wants to hear about your topic. We’re talking about relevance. Sounds … Read More
Whatchamacallit?
[Image by Birgit of Pixabay] Most of us know the phenomenon of “tip-of-the-tongue” but you may not realize there is a more technical term; it’s known as lethologica. This label emanates from the 2oth century and comes from two Greek words meaning forgetfulness and word. The frustration often associated with forgetting a word is common … Read More
Debriefing Debunked
[Image by Pete Linforth of Pixabay] You’re scheduled for a debrief…now what? A good starting point is understanding exactly what debrief means. When a debrief occurs it’s a planned way of reviewing a project, event, meeting or activity. Because a debrief involves public speaking, I recommend preparation so here goes… Establish an agenda of what … Read More