Last week I wrote a newsletter article (not subscribed? You can here) about what NOT to wear. I described the rule as “a half level above your audience,” indicating that you need to be dressed better than the norm, but not so much that people will...
A few weeks ago, the family and I took in Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia. There is lots to do and see, but I was particularly intrigued with the “characters” who interact with modern visitors as though they were from the 18th century. I really enjoyed a...
I found a free webinar that interested me. An expert in an area I’m weak would give me all the tips and tricks to save time and produce the product I want to make. The program allowed me to link to the recording later, and I’m just getting around to...
I did something tonight I haven’t done in probably over a decade. I watched an entire State of the Union address live. Given that, I’d have to say it’s the best I’ve seen in quite a while :-). Here are some of my thoughts analyzing the...
One of the really cool things about the coaching and teaching I do is the interaction with clients and the exposure to their ideas and expertise. While I guide them to put some pizzazz in their message and refine their delivery to represent them well, I get to learn...
I just heard it from a presentation leaking out the door across the hall from me. It’s a common thread of mediocrity. People open with a weak plea for the audience’s attention, giving doubt that they really believe in their message. It has a thousand...
