by clearmessages | Oct 30, 2013 | Monthly Memo
A few months back I talked about putting together a great speaker program. There is a lot of material in that topic and for this Monthly Memo I zero in on how to manage the podium at an event. If ever you are called upon to play a part in a banquet or...
by clearmessages | Sep 27, 2013 | Monthly Memo
As the football craze surrounds us this time of year it brings to mind a simple question: “What makes a great coach?” From that question I thought it would be time to share some insights on the coaching process in the presentation world. You may hate public...
by clearmessages | Aug 28, 2013 | Monthly Memo
Having just left a conversation with a Corporate Communications VP I respect a great deal, I now have a topic for my 100th Monthly Memo! This Exec was saying how hard it is to jump back into the company spokesperson role after being away from it for a time –...
by clearmessages | Jul 30, 2013 | Monthly Memo
Most of the time here on the Monthly Memo we talk about dealing with live audiences or the media, but sometimes your most important audience is in front of you during a 20 minute talk. Some of the same rules apply in that critical conversation and, based on a...
by clearmessages | Jun 26, 2013 | Monthly Memo
The yawn and the cell phone check. They are the two things you don’t want to see as you look into the faces of the group you are supposed to be engaging. (There’s probably a longer list, but let’s just stop there!) In searching for ways to make sure your audience...
