Nix Nerves: Pro Tip 3
Meet and greet your audience Some of the most highly rated professional speakers I know and admire will stand at the convention room door one hour early awaiting the first […]
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Nix Nerves: Pro Tip 2
Remind yourself it’s all about your audience Consider that when we are genuinely nervous, another contributing factor is—and let this sink in—that we’re too focused on ourselves and our own […]
Nix Nerves: Pro Tip 1
Memorize Your First and Final Statements This pro tip for nixing nerves is to memorize your first sentence. Absolutely know the first words coming out of your mouth. Practice your […]
Make-Your-Mark-March
While facilitating a four-day advanced communications program for an organization in Houston, Texas, a couple of weeks ago, I stayed at the fun and eclectic @cbaldwinhotel in the heart of […]
Travel Safety Tip Week 4: Cover it UP!
The response to our last few weeks of travel safety minutes has been eye-opening—and fun! Two readers surprised me with packages in the mail. The first was from Hall of […]
Sound Travel Safety Advice: Week 3
Throw this away immediately! We’ve spent the past few posts taking a safety minute concerning business and leisure travel. I’ve added a few tips of my own to the […]
Travel Safety Tips Week 2: Safety First, Fun Second
A couple of weeks ago I facilitated the Advanced Communications Program for DOWL in Tempe, Arizona. Each day Erin Karlin, the ACP coordinator, opened with a safety minute. I learned […]
The Underrated Safety Minute for Road Warriors
Do you ever take a safety minute? One of the most fascinating aspects of facilitating professional development sessions for various organizations is soaking in the safety minute. I don’t know […]
Keep Reading Alive in 2025! Quit Your Book
Our theme in January is Keep Reading Alive in 2025! In recent weeks I’ve shared several tips for achieving your reading goal this year. SECRET ONE. I don’t watch a lot of […]
Keep Reading Alive in 2025! Secrets to Reading More Books
Our theme in January is Keep Reading Alive in 2025! Last week I shared my first two secrets to help us all achieve our reading goals this year: SECRET ONE. […]
