Summertime!
My latest blog entry, Lessons from a train wreck, focuses on what happens when people get too caught up in themselves to commuincate clearly. Paula Deen opffers us one big cautionary tale.
More details of upoming workshops can be found here. You will note I am skipping August. Don't worry; when I am in town, I will still be available for private coaching sessions!
Tips you can use!
It's hot but you still need to warm up!
It may be tempting to skip that vocal warm-up because you aren't feeling your usual cold weather related back and throat tension, But remember, even runners warm up before a race when it's hot out. You should, too.
Less is more
You may be an expert in your field, but be sure to only give your audience as much as they can digest in one sitting. This means right-sizing for each speaking occasion. If you don't want to listen to someone else's symposium speech when you were only expecting a few "remarks," don't do it yourself!
You're wearing that. . . ?
OK, you might want to be a little more subtle, but please tell your younger colleagues (think summer interns) that they still need to dress professionally, even though it is summer. Someday they'll thank you!
