May 2016
Better living through chemistry?
This month's blog post deals with the growing problem of treating "speaker's nerves" like a medical ailment, and why drugs are not neccessarily the answer. You can read all about it here.
My final Executive Communications Skills workshop of the spring wil be May 23rd. If you've ever thought you might want to attend, now's your chance! You can find more details here.
Tips you can use!
If you're on time you're late
When you are scheduled to speak or present, make sure you get to your venue well before your speaking slot. Even if you have to wait for others to clear the room, you'll benefit from having time to pull yourself together, and let your breathing and heart rate return to normal. If you feel rushed at the start, your speech will only go downhill from there.
Falling on deaf ears?
Let's face it: some people will never hear what you have to say. Don't waste energy stewing about this. Try creative ways to get your message across. Here's one: enlist an ally who does have this person's ear. Working together this way, you may reap unexpected benefits.
No more bad hair/good hair
Hair is a constant source of anxiety for many people, yet what we are seeing this election cycle reinforces what I tell my clients: if you have energy and commitment to your message, your audience will respond to that, instead of whatever particular physical trait or stylistic statement you get hung up on. Simply put: they won't see a bad hair day if you don't. How else can you explain Donald Trump?