Skillset New Zealand Blog
- Written by Michael Brown
Most of us think of ourselves as trustworthy. But without realizing it, many of us act as if we are not.
Suppose Bill wants to borrow his neighbour's power drill for a week. He gets on the phone. And while the number is ringing he thinks: it will be rude to ask for the drill right away. So the conversation goes like this.
- Written by Michael Brown
It's okay to look at your notes. And it's okay to look at them in silence!
Do you find that hard to believe? Most of us begin this presenting game fearful of our moments of silence. We feel vulnerable. They'll think I've lost my way. They'll think I don't know my stuff. If I'm silent, they'll see that I'm nervous. Aagh! I have lost my way. That's why most speeches are over-seasoned with ums and ahs. As beginners, we can't stand our own silences.
Christchurch
E-mail: info@skillset.co.nz