Sometimes we need a break. Sometimes our lazy lizard-brain makes us only think we need a break. Then there are times that we need a break yet fight against it. The real skill is determining which is which. Look, I’ll be completely honest, I can’t guarantee that after reading this post you’ll be able to determine which is which. I’m not … Read More
Tactical Talks TOP 5: The Best Public Speaking Articles On The Web – Vol. #11
ROUND 11 OF SCAVENGING BEGINS! Each month I will scour the interwebz looking for the best articles on public speaking.I’ll be looking for topics like these:Overcoming the fear of public speakingPresentation tipsBody language and other technical speaking tipsAnd anything in between…I’m looking for the interesting, the fascinating, the practical, and anything with worthwhile information to help you become a better communicator. … Read More
6 Steps To A Successful Mentor Relationship
2 weeks ago at the Toastmasters Leadership Institute, I sat and watched a keynote speech on mentorship. It was about what it takes to have a successful mentor/mentee relationship. Mentorship is not a new concept to me, but I had never thought of it from both sides of the equation. After all, it is a two-way relationship. It takes two to tango. … Read More
Do You Fear Public Speaking? You Should Probably Know About The Confidence Hat…
Confidence: What exactly does that mean? It’s always been an ambiguous word to me, in line with the likes of “success” or “business orientated technical solution mechanisms.” Used so much we’ve developed a blindness to it—a worn out cliché riding on the coattails of its former self. That’s all it ever was to me. And why not? It’s not a physical, tangible … Read More
The Secret To Learning ANY New Skill
The new site is officially LIVE!!! That is, if I don’t screw something up soon… You’ll notice right away that the header is different… Now that’s some serious changeeeee! Stylistically and functionally it may seem about the same, but looks can be deceiving. Expect some new additions soon. I must admit, this has been a technical nightmare having to switch my … Read More
The Loss Of A Wise Man
This month the world lost a wise soul. A copywriter, an architect, and a speaker you couldn’t help but want to listen to. His name is John Rollow. Think of an Albus Dumbledore, or a Gandalf, or even Abbé Faria from The Count of Monte Cristo. John had one of the most memorable voices I had ever encountered—resonant and full of … Read More
Tactical Talks TOP 5: The Best Public Speaking Articles On The Web – Vol. #10
ROUND 10 OF SCAVENGING BEGINS! Each month I will scour the interwebz looking for the best articles on public speaking.I’ll be looking for topics like these:Overcoming the fear of public speakingPresentation tipsBody language and other technical speaking tipsAnd anything in between…I’m looking for the interesting, the fascinating, the practical, and anything with worthwhile information to help you become a better communicator. … Read More
Open Letter To Public Speaking Gurus And Mystics
This is an open letter to all the public speaking gurus, coaches, experts and mystics. Ignore at your own peril. Time and time again do the most obvious and not-so-sexy things get ignored and go unreported by you public speaking bigwigs. Well I’m not gonna stand for it any longer! Specifically, it’s the advice you give to those wanting to overcome … Read More
Balance Is A Bunch Of Mumbo Jumbo…But Here’s Why You Need It
“Balance” is a word that gets tossed around a lot. Every life coach, guru, and tree hugger preaches balance. It’s abstract and damn near meaningless in any context other than balancing two pieces of mass. With that said, I’d be a lying idiot if I told you it didn’t matter. At the start of the year I recall staying up one night writing … Read More
Tactical Talks TOP 5: The Best Public Speaking Articles On The Web – Vol. #9
ROUND 9 OF SCAVENGING BEGINS! Each month I will scour the interwebz looking for the best articles on public speaking.I’ll be looking for topics like these:Overcoming the fear of public speakingPresentation tipsBody language and other technical speaking tipsAnd anything in between…I’m looking for the interesting, the fascinating, the practical, and anything with worthwhile information to help you become a better speaker. … Read More