Posts by Eve Connell
How to Find Inspiration in Whatever Work You Do
We are often attracted to bright, shiny things – people and ideas and projects that sparkle and pop. You know how much more invested you are in work – your own or work you do for others – when a project is one you can really get behind. Sure, we all might have to engage…
Read MoreTips on Becoming a Thought Leader
In his popular book, The Tipping Point, Malcolm Gladwell presents an interesting view of how people operate. The Connector is one of three personality types – the one I relate to most closely (you, might, too). Connectors are super social creatures, those of us who love to match people with people, interests, resources. We are…
Read MoreYour Presentation Mission: Grab Attention, and Keep It!
You’ve got a big presentation coming up. Sure, you’ve got a handle on the content. You possess confidence and skills, too. So now what? Even though your topic is interesting and you feel good about presenting to others, consider a few elements that help you attract and retain your audience’s attention throughout your talk. There…
Read MoreSpeak Like a Pro: Building Language and Delivery Skills
When crafting a speech, it’s mission critical to lock in content and organization. And, it’s as equally important to spend time up front carefully planning language and practicing your delivery style to ensure that both how and what you have to say are on target. Language choice matters You know your topic and your audience.…
Read MoreTips to Cultivate Your Public Speaking Presentation Skills
Most people speak in public every day. When we’re out and about chatting at the market or when we visit neighbors, or conduct business with colleagues and clients, we’re fairly comfortable communicating. But when it comes to presenting in a more formal context, we often forget that we possess skills that help us tell stories,…
Read MoreConnect with Confidence During Training
Standing in front of a roomful of eager professionals is no small feat. Even the most seasoned trainer feels the surge of adrenalin when presenting important content to a group. Anxiety could and should be a net positive, as it shows you care about the event’s outcome. And managing anxiety (no matter how great or…
Read MoreEngagement Is the Key to E-learning
When you’re fully immersed in a topic or activity, you’re transported to another state. You’re also more likely to file facts in your internal database, remember key messages and recall more readily. It’s no surprise that the most interesting, engaging content gets absorbed first, most and best. We get invested in core content when there’s…
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