How to Answer Questions with Authority

I think I can speak for all news junkies, social activists, and people who wear hoodies when I say that the Trayvon Martin case has been riveting and disturbing all at the same time.  As a communication coach, I am continually impressed by how well Trayvon’s parents...
Great Speeches: Meryl Streep Nails It

Great Speeches: Meryl Streep Nails It

Who doesn’t admire Meryl Streep – her talent, her intelligence, her apparent centeredness amidst A-league celebrity? I remember being swept away by her performance in The French Lieutenant’s Woman, and I have kept a sharp eye on her since. This tribute and...

Which Scares You More?

1.  Being in a car with a driver who is texting 2.  Presenting to a room of 50 people It should be #1 that generates the heart palpitations, sweaty palms, shallow breathing, shaky limbs of fear!  And yet, why doesn’t the very real life risk of texting while driving...
Just How Believable Are You?

Just How Believable Are You?

As you can see from our previous post, Charlotte and I attended Edward Tufte’s Presenting Data and Information workshop.  When it was over, we talked about what worked and what didn’t so that we could add to our repertoire of presentation tips and tricks. We bounced...