I firmly believe that stand-up comedy can be the very highest form of entertainment: at its best, the combination of story-telling, improvisation and interaction beats film, live music and theatre hands down. There, I’ve said it. Sorry, LoveLast Friday, comic Jenny Collier experienced the problem that female comics face continually – her gig being cancelled because […]
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When I see you give a presentation or meet you at a networking event, I want to know about you. Your job title? Not telling me much. Your elevator pitch? Whatever. I need to know what gets you excited. Then, and only then, I can get excited about what you’re talking about. I want secrets revealed,
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I started using Foursquare recently, and it really pushes my buttons as regards what I can put into it. Specifically: Location/Activity – ‘Hey! I’m on the sofa!’ Creativity – photos and/or amusing commentary. Some thought and generosity – tips on what to try and what to avoid. Photo: Greg Segal These people are rather into
For your next presentation, try throwing Powerpoint and Prezi in the bin. Then you’ll take advantage of this fantastic fact: You don’t have to use any visuals. Conventions You may think having some projected material is: What the audience expect Good for information retention A useful prompt Just what a presentation is If so, you’re right
Embrace your fear. It’s not your enemy, it’s your essential companion during any important verbal communication, and it’s not going anywhere. So respect it and move on, because it’s possible to actually gain power from it. The people in the image above have no fear, because they’re clinically insane. The Facts Here’s what you need
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