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

Forever young and distrusted: The five languages young professionals need to know

Forever young and distrusted: The five languages young professionals need to know

Apr. 28, 2010 by

You may be familiar with the prayer-like song that Bob Dylan wrote in which he wishes that someone, or all of us, can “stay forever young.” May you always be courageous Stand upright and be strong And may you stay…

Presentation Pointer:  Second-guess everything

Presentation Pointer: Second-guess everything

Feb. 22, 2010 by

When preparing a talk, ask yourself if your audience wants to solve a problem or capitalize on an opportunity.  Maybe they want to do both.  Whatever the case, they’ll want to calculate the risks. Solving the wrong problem wastes time