2-Minute presentation Tips: How to practice your presentations
Inspired by a client who has a hard time getting herself to practice, I’m sharing my top 3 tips for practicing your presentation: how to get motivated how to make it quick, and how to note improvements.
2-Minute Tips Back-to-school edition - how speaking up can improve your college (and post-college) life
Most of my college students are engaged in class. A few refuse to participate. No matter which category you fall into, here’s some free advice about why you should talk to everyone in your college life - and how it will help you in the long- and short-term.
2-Minute Tips for Wedding Season: Should I Drink Before My Best Man or Maid of Honor Toast?
So you’re the best man. Or maid of honor. Or the person of honor. Or father of the bride…anyway. You’ve gotta make a toast at a wedding. And if you’re wondering, “Is it okay if I [do a shot/drink a few beers/take beta blockers] before I have to speak?” Listen up and learn.
2-Minute Tips: Drugs, Alcohol, and Public Speaking
For this month, I’m tackling a question I’ve been asked for decades but have never blogged about: “Is it okay if I [do a shot/drink a few beers/take beta blockers] before I have to speak?” You’re an adult. I won’t tell you what to do. But this may inform you.
2-Minute Tips: Pro Tips For Group Presentations and Panel Discussions
I was going to talk about freedom in presenting, but instead, a neglected topic: Group presentations! Including panels! And moderators! Too many panels are boring because no one prepared; too many group presentations fall flat. Don’t let this happen to you.