[Image by Christine Schmidt of Pixabay] The short answer to my blog post is…YES. Do you tend to react or respond, and do you know how the two differ? In 2005, Jeff Herring wrote an interesting article on the topic of stress management. Much of the emphasis was placed on the distinction between reacting vs. … Read More
[Image by FotoRieth of Pixabay] In case you can’t think of how to start or end your presentation, here are some of my favorite quotes. See if they resonate with you. “Be sincere; be brief; be seated.” -Franklin D. Roosevelt “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, will forget what you did, but … Read More
[Image by Gerd Altmann of Pixabay] These are the words of Winston Churchill: “A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity, an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.” Which of these terms (pessimist or optimist) best describes you? In my practice, I encounter individuals who often start out being pessimists when it comes to public speaking, … Read More
[Image by Calhh of Pixabay] Some speakers ask themselves if presenting is the same skill as facilitating. According to Merriam Webster, the definition of facilitating is to make an action or process easy or easier. Going with that definition, then facilitating is clearly not the same as presenting. Think of the difference between presenting vs. … Read More