by Alan | Feb 22, 2006 | Communication skills, Delivery
equals energy. But given that we can’t change the speed of light, the only thing we can change is mass. I’m doing my part, bulking up the mid-section so that I am a more energetic person.But I’m talking about a different energy. Heard a post-Olympic...
by Alan | Feb 21, 2006 | Communication skills, Delivery, Don't!
Always seems that time slips away so fast. And unfortunately, most presenters let you know that. When you announce to your audience that “we’re about out of time…” or “before we close…” or “we only have five more...
by Alan | Feb 20, 2006 | Communication skills, Delivery
Back in the blog saddle after some exhausting days off. Plenty of content to share, as I didn’t take off from observing.Conversation and an observation lead to today’s tip. Many conversations are impromptu events and can leave you grasping for content, not...
by Alan | Feb 14, 2006 | Communication skills, Delivery, PowerPoint
Was reviewing a webcast today with some folks. Interesting to see their reaction. It was postulated that it appeared that the presenters were not in sync with the slides. Since I had inside information on the preparation of the webcast, I know that that is exactly the...
by Alan | Feb 13, 2006 | Communication skills, Don't!
Had a realization I probably could have thought through without experiencing today. I’m a snack junkie (with the figure to show for it). Love candy. Almost always have some available to my classes. So I was doing my normal munchie thing today, and during a break...
by Alan | Feb 10, 2006 | Communication skills, Delivery
Watched an online demo today. Perhaps few things are tougher than trying to conduct a live (it was live when recorded) demo when you can’t see the audience. No feedback, just talk into the black hole. Still, the principles still apply. I heard such beauts as,...
