We live and work in a virtual world now. By virtual communications we’re referring to meetings where people aren’t in the same room But being successful in the virtual world is quite different than it was when we gathered in person around a conference table for a meeting about the budget, had lunch with a
You’re feeling good, you’re well prepared, the room set up is just right, and you’ve launched into your presentation. Then your heart sinks. You can feel the negative vibes coming from the audience. They’ve tuned out.
Being a little nervous before a presentation, or media interview, is only natural. However, it’s not natural if you panic and your heart starts racing, you break out in a sweat and want to throw up. If that describes you, then you need to work at reigning in your stage fright. Preparation and practice are
Unless you’re a professional actor who is paid to learn his lines, don’t try to memorize your presentations — virtual or in-person. Why put more pressure on yourself when you’re already anxious in front of an audience? Memorizing is a no-win strategy. Instead of engaging with the audience when it’s time to speak, you’re inside
CEOs and other top-ranking executives these days are glued to their computers like the rest of us. But a high-powered executive assistant is still an essential fixture in the executive suite, even if her boss types his own memos. In fact, she has taken on more important responsibilities in an increasingly fast-paced business world. One
When a crisis hits, individuals don’t really hear the words of reassurance. They tune in with their feelings. Health authorities repeatedly explained to the public that you can only get contaminated with the Ebola virus through direct contact with bodily fluids. But surveys uncovered that a greater part of Americans feared they can get the
“Ripeness is all”…William Shakespeare It happens often. The phone rings, and on the other end is a panicked voice asking for an appointment for speaker training right away. “When are you speaking?” we ask. “Next May,” he replies (over six months from now). Don’t Rush the Chicken Training is like cooking a chicken – take
Some people are always late. They usually offer an excuse like “I missed the train” or “I was stuck on a phone call with a friend.” But after a while these excuses grow old. They could have made more time to get to the station or called the friend back later. Observe the Guidelines It’s
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