One of the greatest challenges for an amateur public speaker is learning how to connect with the audience. When you establish a connection with the audience, you are immediately more comfortable on stage; the audience’s response validates you. You can tell the...
The purpose of ice-breakers at workplace events is to initiate conversations between members of the meeting. Not only should they let the participants know a little more about each other but also make them more comfortable in the meeting. Check out these effective...
True, not all introverts are shy but many may be hesitant to the idea of standing in front of a crowd. It may in fact sends shivers down their spine and cause them to act in ways that are not authentic to the natural character. People make the mistake of thinking of...
Have you ever been around a people who don’t seem to have a sense of humor? The conversations are dull, dry and can get really awkward. For years, humor in the workplace had been frowned upon. It was looked at as a distraction that can impact a team’s productivity. If...
Boring Meetings Suck Whether I’m the Keynote Speaker on Boring Meetings or not, many people know that I’m NOT a fan of Boring Meetings that suck the life out of an organization. While my recommendations are not as common as these mentioned, I saw this...
Guest blog by Dede Mulligan Last Thursday, Americans all over the United States celebrated Thanksgiving with their families. On this day, for perhaps the whole day or for a fraction of a moment, they gave thanks for food, family and friends. Once the plates were...