by speakwellpartners | Uncategorized
Seeing myself on video typically elicits a variation on one of these responses: 1) “I will never wear that outfit again.” 2) “I thought I was so much (pick any of the following) smarter, funnier, clearer, better looking than this.” 3) “Turn it off. Seriously,...
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As a card carrying feminist, it’s hard to like Howard Stern. I can’t go so far as to call him a misogynist because I think he truly likes women, but the way he has objectified the female sex over the years makes it very hard to listen to his show for more than 10...
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Why do we need and value feedback and coaching? Because it is nearly impossible to 1) clarify your thoughts, 2) organize them into a cohesive presentation and 3) deliver them effectively while at the same time observing your own distracting quirks, de-railers and...
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Award shows offer dozens of do’s and don’ts for aspiring public speakers. Sunday night’s Tony Awards telecast was no exception. Here are just a few that I thought were especially instructive: 1. Every so often, change the pace of your presentation. To understand what...
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I love maps. I love figuring out travel routes and examining the terrain. I have lived in Massachusetts for 33 years, yet I still continue to pore over New England maps whenever I get on the road. I can’t relate to the “I have no sense of direction” people who...
