Ditch the chronological résumé. Scratch the traditional format of simply listing your educational background and previously held jobs. Rather, use your résumé to highlight your specific accomplishments at the top. […]
Why do we even have to write cover letters? If we’re posting online, is it even necessary? Aren’t we just repeating what is already listed on the résumé? Answer: Not […]
Run the stairs If you really want to calm your nerves, expend energy. I know it sounds counterintuitive, but one day at a large conference featuring several of my fellow […]
Hold the caffeine Talk about a practical and tactical solution to the public speaking jitters. Hold the caffeine. Coffee and colas serve to heighten your anxiety, causing you to become […]
Pinpoint the root cause of public speaking nerves What are you actually afraid of? That’s a great question to ask yourself. Are you afraid of going blank and forgetting what […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
