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Tag Archives: Preparation
Quotes for Public Speakers (No. 276) – Emma Bannister
“Invest the time and energy into planning a powerful presentation and your audience will invest their time and energy in you.” — Emma Bannister
Quotes for Public Speakers (No. 267) – Arthur Ashe
“One important key to success is self-confidence. An important key to self-confidence is preparation.” — Arthur Ashe Photo courtesy of Rob Bogaerts / Anefo
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Tagged Arthur Ashe, pause, Preparation, public speaking, public speaking quotes, quotes
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Never do this on the day of a presentation!
Yesterday afternoon I had a four-hour speaking engagement. Most of the session was interactive, but it began with a 45-minute presentation for which I used some slides. Everything had been prepared well in advance, the slides were simple, I knew … Continue reading
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Tagged computer upgrade, macOS High Sierra, Preparation, Presentation, public speaking
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Zen and the Art of Public Speaking
Robert Pirsig’s Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance was published in 1974. The book has sold more than 5 million copies and is widely considered a modern philosophical classic. In Zen, Pirsig discusses the metaphysics of quality. He explores the subject over the course of … Continue reading
Your Talk is a Gift
Seth Godin is the author of several books about “marketing, the spread of ideas and managing both customers and employees with respect”. They are bestsellers. His blog is one of my favourites and I highly recommend it. This post is part of … Continue reading
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Tagged audience, Preparation, Presentation, public speaking, Seth Godin, TED
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Noisli: A Simple, Effective Productivity Hack
Preparing a good speech or presentation takes time and focus, both of which are often in short supply these days. In this post, I’d like to offer you a suggestion that might help you with the latter. For the past … Continue reading
The Preparation Payoff
One of my clients is the EPFL Innovation Park (EIP). Located on the campus of the École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne, EIP has provided start-up coaching and acceleration for more than 20 years. EIP has teamed up with several key players in the entrepreneurship … Continue reading
An important lesson from an unbelievable baseball game
As I begin this post, my body is in Geneva, Switzerland. My mind is in Warsaw, Poland as I am about to board a flight to speak at an event there. But my heart is in Toronto, Canada. I returned … Continue reading
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Tagged arrive early, baseball, Joe Carter, Jose Bautista, Preparation, public speaking, Texas Rangers, Toronto Blue Jays, World Series
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Quotes for Public Speakers (No. 207) – Marcus Aurelius
“The secret of all victory lies in the organization of the non-obvious.” — Marcus Aurelius
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Tagged Marcus Aurelius, organization, Preparation, public speaking quotes, quotes
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Fascinating Video: Bill Clinton Preparing for a 1993 Address to the Nation
A rare behind-the-scenes video just minutes before a presidential address to the nation. Continue reading
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Tagged Bill Clinton, George Stephanopolous, Preparation, public speaking
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