How to spread the news – in 25 words or less
You are an experienced story-teller. I know this to be true, because you are human. You didn’t get this far in life – owning a computer, reading sophisticated blogs – without having told a few stories. Hell, you may even be a professional. Was it you I...
What’s the connection between being ‘in the moment’ and winning?
What’s the connection between being ‘in the moment’ and winning? Here’s a wonderful quote from a sports winner, describing that feeling of being in the moment, the key to skilled improvisation. “I took so much pleasure from that because afterwards Trevor said, ‘Doc,...
How a conference organiser can strip a facilitator’s credibility with a single gesture
How a conference organiser can strip a facilitator’s credibility with a single gesture Most speakers (and I studied this during a recent lengthy conference, so it’s proper research) have trouble sticking to time. They tend to run over if allowed. Which may be mildly...
How to transform a bored audience into a keen bunch of listeners?
How to transform a bored audience into a keen bunch of listeners Give the audience a task at the start of any talk or lecture that’s going to last more than 5 minutes. For example, ‘Pick out the most important idea’, or ‘Prepare 3 questions you might like...
Start at the end
Start at the end At a conference I attended recently, one speaker caught our attention by saying at the start, ‘Here’s my best slide’, and projecting a screen titled ‘Conclusion’. This provoked a warm response, a laugh and a murmur of appreciation. It’s a nice tactic...The Inspirational Facilitator *OFFLINE* Programme – for the course you can start today!
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