Commonly Confused Word Pairs: Use vs. Utilize
Following virtual training sessions on Write It So They Read It: Technical Writing for Non-Technical Employees or Proof It! How To Be a Better Proofreader, participants send me questions about […]
Entries by Mandi Stanley
The Do’s and Don’ts of Using Humor During a Presentation
Audience members tend to gravitate toward speakers who highlight their presentations with humor, and they prove to be more receptive to the overall message. However, humor has its share of […]
Take Care of Your Voice for Virtual Presentations
While the nationwide quarantine and shelter-in-place restrictions have spawned numerous webinars and posts about how to rock your next virtual meeting (and I know, because I have written many myself), […]
Live and Virtual Presentation Tip: Voice Your Vocal Vitality
If YOU don’t sound interested in what you’re saying during your presentation, your audience certainly won’t be.
How to Organize the Talking Points of Your Live or Virtual Presentation
Whether presenting virtually or before a live audience, speakers should not leave their talking points to chance.
What If Two People Begin Talking at Once in Virtual Meetings?
Last week during a customized session of The No-Panic Plan for Virtual Presenters webinar, a participant shared this question in the chatbox. We discussed solutions during the call for this […]
Prioritize Performance in Your Résumé
Ditch the chronological résumé.
Do I Have To Write a Cover Letter?
Why do we even need cover letters? Aren’t we just repeating what is already listed in the résumé?
Bolster Your Résumé with One Easy Edit
As organizations are slowly beginning to lift their hiring freezes, it may be more important than ever to stand out in the marketplace. We are relying on technology to apply […]
Email in the Time of Corona
With a nod to the book Love in the Time of Cholera, what about Email in the Time of Corona?
