Quick! Name a Memorable Talk!

Quick! Name a Memorable Talk!

Nov. 7, 2017 by

When I ask people to name a memorable speech, they seem to have a brain hiccup. The most common response is to talk about the most recent speech they’ve experienced. If I had to answer the question at this moment

Content is King, But Focus is Key

Content is King, But Focus is Key

Feb. 9, 2016 by

When a projector is out of focus, the images on the screen are fuzzy, leaving the viewer uncertain as to what he is actually seeing. His mind darts from blur to blur trying to make sense of the shapes on the screen.

5 excuses scientists use about presenting–and why they’ve got to change their thinking

5 excuses scientists use about presenting–and why they’ve got to change their thinking

Jan. 12, 2016 by

I am working with a pre-clinical group in the pharmaceutical industry. They need to win approval for promising new compounds to be tested in humans, and I am helping them put together a presentation to an in-house committee. If they get the