by Barbara | Dec 28, 2016 | Uncategorized
Yes, I am jumping on the bandwagon of New Year’s Resolutions. Not only is it that time of year when many of us feel inspired to push the re-set button, but I have been thinking a lot about how easy it is to improve a presentation without pulling a muscle. After...
by Barbara | Sep 15, 2016 | Coaching, Goal-setting, Leadership Communication
Raise your hand if you saw the 1500 Meter men’s race last month. Matt Centrowitz was the first U.S. athlete to win the gold since 1908. I’m not sure who was more excited by the result – Matt or his family in the stands. When he was interviewed after...
by Barbara | Sep 15, 2016 | Coaching, Presentation Tips, Public Speaking
There I was, in the middle of the most bizarre presentation I’ve ever given. People coming in 30 minutes late, working on their laptops, leaving to take a call, phone ringers set to the highest volume and the most obnoxious ring tones…it was as if I was...
by Barbara | May 8, 2016 | Coaching, Leadership Communication, Presentation Tips, Public Speaking
Raise your hand if you need a break from all the crazy hand gestures made by Donald Trump, Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton. Good. That’s what I thought. In my humble opinion, they are all demonstrating what not to do. But what should a...
by Barbara | Apr 3, 2016 | Coaching, Leadership Communication, Presentation Tips, Public Speaking
The weather on Friday was 75 and sunny. Two days later we have three inches of snow. Flip flops one day, winter boots the other. It’s enough to throw anyone off their game. And that’s what it’s like being in the audience with an erratic...
