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The U.S. Secretary of Labor was scheduled to speak next, but was running late. The conference host had graciously apologized and recommended that no one leave their seats as the delay would be no longer than ten minutes. I took advantage of the down time to peruse...
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As we planned for our latest Speaker Bootcamp, my business partner, Barbara, wanted to use the Marianne Williamson quote that begins “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.” (See full quote...
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I was talking with one of my MBA students at Wharton the other day about how to stand out in a crowd. He is graduating in May and is in the midst of job interviews, but much to his chagrin, he has not received an offer. Yet several of his classmates are gliding...
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Being one of the most competitive people I know, I am deeply grateful for the non-competitive spirit of my 25-year yoga practice. It is mine. It is unique. It has changed and so have I. There are no rewards for doing the pose more photographically than anyone else in...
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I presented a workshop on employee engagement at a national conference last summer. I spent sufficient time preparing my content, flow, and dare I say, sensational PowerPoint slides. Ready, aim, fire. Or was it ready, fire, aim? As a presentation coach, I know how...
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Can notes written on a simple 8 ½ x 11 sheet of paper undermine a presenter? YES, when the nerves of an otherwise great communicator are belied by one of the 25 (shaking) muscles in our hands. We recommend using oversized 5×8 index cards for your presentation...
