[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|Goal-Setting
How do you Invest in You?
[Image by Pete Linforth of Pixabay] Many of us ask ourselves How do I invest in myself? According to Warren Buffett “If you can’t communicate, it’s like winking at a girl in the dark–nothing happens. You can have all the brainpower in the world, but you have to be able to transmit it. And the … 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