I’m not a big fan of memorizing. (My Public Speaking Tip 88: Three Questions to Ask BEFORE You Memorize Your Speech, is actually a subtle attempt to discourage you from doing it.) Rather, I recommend “internalizing,” which means practicing a talk so that it sinks in and you’re not dependent on your notes. Still, memorizing Read More
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Tips for Networking Like a Pro (Even if You Wish You Were Home in Your Pajamas!)
What’s the Best Way to Network? Your Way! In Public Speaking Tip 66: Choose a Networking Strategy that Works for YOU, Whether You’re an Introvert or an Extravert, you’ll learn about the wide range of attitudes and expectations that people bring to networking. Whether you’re the kind of networker who likes to meet everyone in Read More
How to Prepare for a Last-Minute Presentation (Part 3)
When prep time is short, the last thing you want to be struggling with is content. So here’s a worry-free strategy for quickly deciding what you’re going to say. In Part 1 of this series, you took a few minutes to understand who you’re presenting to and how you want to show up. Then, in Read More
How to Prepare for a Last-Minute Presentation (Part 2)
Even If You Literally Only Have Minutes, These Steps Will Help You Succeed. In Part 1 of “How to Prepare for a Last Minute Presentation,” you learned that successful talks aren’t just about what’s said (your content). They’re also about giving your audience a credible experience, and speaking in a way that advances your goals. Read More
How to Prepare for a Last-Minute Presentation (Part 1)
“Invited” to Speak at Work? Tomorrow? Here’s How to Ace Your Talk, Even with Little Time to Prepare Has This Ever Happened to You? You’re at your desk, minding your own business, when your boss walks by (or emails or Slacks you) and says, “Hey, can you do me a favor? Some people are coming Read More