You are probably pretty good at your job. You do it at least well enough to keep it. I bet you are actually pretty good at it when you decide to focus on it, when you give it 100%. But… Do you enjoy what you do? Being good at something is not a good reason … Read more
“Art is the elimination of the unnecessary.” Pablo Picasso I finished a wonderful 3 day seminar this week in Madrid with 30 directors ranging from industries as diverse as agriculture, to mobile handset makers, to pharmaceuticals to drinks. The course began on Tuesday morning at 9am as the participants introduced themselves, their challenges and their … Read more
I wrote “Give a TED talk” on my bucket list 4 years ago, today I feel happy to see the idea come to fruition. It is not a TED Talk per-se, i.e. it is not up there on a stage, but in my mind almost better – a lesson from my class, and a concept … Read more
You finish your pitch and the customer says: “Your product is too expensive!”. You arrive home, you’re a few minutes late: your partner says “You are always late!”. At a dirty plate left on the table: “you never wash the dishes!” What do you say in this moment? How do you handle objections? It is possible to take … Read more
How to make a video of yourself speaking: The simplest way on any Operating System (Mac, PC, Linux) Youtube has a tool that allows you to record yourself: My Webcam This works on any platform. It is simple interface that allows you to record, review the recording and publish to youtube. Publishing to youtube is … Read more
Continuing on my series of short videos lessons on becoming a great speaker, I address the question “How much should you practice your speech?“ Do you set aside time to practice the delivery of your speech? It can make a big difference. Please, use your webcam. (How to record yourself speaking on a Mac) My Video … Read more
How to make a video of yourself speaking on a Mac 1) Open Photobooth. The simplest way to find it on any mac is to go to the spotlight search bar in the top right of your screen and type “photo booth” and click on the Photo Booth listed under Applications. 2) Smile (optional, but … Read more