Just as in How to Connect on Video Conversations and How to Connect on Video Interviews, this post begins by asking you to reflect on what you’re trying to accomplish. That’s always a public speaking best practice! How often have your found yourself in a meeting, wondering, What the (expletive of your choice) am I Read More
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How to Connect on Video Interviews
Even before our current “social distancing” epoch, many — perhaps most — job interviews had started moving online, to become video calls. Video interviews are only going to get more prevalent, so you’ve got to master the skill of connecting across the screen. 1. Start by Understanding What a Job Interview Is No matter the Read More
How to Connect On Video Conversations
As I write this, lots of people with office jobs are working from home and/or practicing social isolation — and our numbers will only grow. This means that talking to people on platforms like Skype, Zoom, Webex, etc. is probably becoming a more important part of your day. Few of us were trained to connect Read More
How to Criticize Your Boss (Without Losing Your Job)
You might get through a lifetime of working and never criticize your boss, either because your bosses are that good or (more likely) because they’re bad enough that it just isn’t worth the risk of retribution. But what if your boss is a basically decent person who’s got some habits that wreak havoc on you Read More
How and When to Stick to Your Point
Public Speaking Requires Flexibility… When you’re trying to communicate with other people, you need to always be on your toes. And even when nothing goes technically wrong — like the lights going out, or a fire alarm sounding — there may be reasons to adjust what you’re doing: If your audience looks confused, it’s good Read More