Timing Your Presentation or Online Class.
When giving a presentation or teaching a class (virtual or in-person) start out with a clear idea of the time allowed. Start with a draft of the material you plan to
TIPS AND TECHNIQUES
How to Manage Colleagues Who Keep Interrupting.
We all interrupt others, and others interrupt us; it is human nature. However, if it keeps happening in a business setting (either in person or virtual), you need to deal
How to Dress for a Virtual Interview 2021.
Before we even say one word, our appearance speaks volumes about us. A simple rule of thumb is: One and done. The interviewer should take no more than one look
Job Seekers: How to Use the STAR Method to Answer Behavioral Interview Questions.
Interviewers will often ask behavioral questions to learn more about a candidate. These questions require the interviewee to describe past behavior to illustrate how they are likely to behave in
To Keep Your Listeners Engaged, Organize Your Presentation/Speech.
Speeches and presentations are heard, not read, and listeners only have the speaker’s words to guide them. It is up to the speakers to lead listeners through the material. The
Start Strong, No Excuses, and Delay the Post-Mortem.
*Start Strong:Regardless of your skill level, avoid starting a presentation or speech with an apology. Don’t begin by telling colleagues that you’ve never done this before. Hold back from asking for
Prepare for Things To Go Wrong.
When undertaking a presentation, we plan for success. We should also be thinking about and preparing for things that could go wrong. Before you host a virtual workshop, teach an
Accent Reduction: Good or Bad Idea?
Whether we like it or not, we are often judged by our accent. Not only do people make assumptions about English-speaking foreigners and second-language speakers, but they may also base
Brain Freeze! How to Stop It and How to Handle It.
Most speakers have experienced brain freeze. Your mind blanks, your brain stops working, and all you hear is white noise. Why does it happen: Anxiety. The speaker feels anxious