Stillness: A very cool presentation skill

Stillness: A very cool presentation skill

Nov. 22, 2010 by

I want to sing the praises of stillness.  I used to love, and aspire to, extravagant energy and zeal.  Arms waving, voice elevated, eyes wide open and shining with conviction. Now I enjoy stillness, a sense of calmness in a

Getting permission to coach

Getting permission to coach

Nov. 16, 2010 by

A very thoughtful client, and subscriber to our Presentation Pointers, sent me this email: I have a question – Can you offer me 1-2 tips for giving presentation feedback for senior and mid-level managers?  Examples of areas where feedback is

3 Ways to Avoid Communication Failure

3 Ways to Avoid Communication Failure

Nov. 8, 2010 by

Within less than a second, using your facial expressions, people make what are called spontaneous trait inferences about you.  Warmth and competence are the two critical variables that other people use to assess your character and intentions. According to Amy