life experiences – Page 4

22 Jan

The Squirrel-Glider Guide to Public Speaking

WHAT DO SQUIRREL-GLIDERS HAVE TO DO WITH THIS? Squirrel-Gliders glide through the air to reach the next tree. They are not squirrels. They make a distinctive sound. They are native Australian animals. They are exceptionally cute creatures. WHAT DOES YOUR

20 Jan

Did you Blow the Meeting?

To Speak or Not To Speak I was running a Sweaty Palms Workshop (the corporate version of my Magic 3 for Small Business) a little while ago and asked what advice people had received about meetings and how to

19 Jan

7 WAYS TO MAKE PUBLIC SPEAKING BETTER FOR YOU (AND YOUR AUDIENCE)

Photo by David Pisnoy on Unsplash Be prepared! Every public speaking event is a performance. Jean Bowra was my very welcome companion for part of the continuing conversation I am having with you about how to conquer your fear

18 Jan

You are not invisible.

What would you do if you could be invisible for one day? Take just a moment and ponder this. Here is a pencil for you to write down the details. Pick one thing.

18 Jan

Stop Go Systems? Getting the fear to stop.

FEAR SPIRALS I came across this article How I Overcame the Fear of Public Speaking by Adam Grant recently. My research for more ways to build resources for my clients leads me in all directions. My clients are on every

15 Jan

A cat called Frodo

By Frances Cahill
In cats, feline behavior, humor, humour, kitchen olympics, life experiences, Public Speaking
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COMFY CAT? HRRMMPPH! Frodo the semi-liquid shadow Frodo’s story is a sad one. He lost out in the lottery to go with his old lady owner into a nursing home. She had two cats and could only take one. Frodo

15 Jan

COUNTDOWN TO SMOOTH SPEAKING!

10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1! My performance career started as an 8-year-old. I was the new kid in school, chunky, smart, different… Sr Ruth asked – who knows how to sing this hymn? Knees knocking, I go up and deliver the first 3 verses

14 Jan

Where are you in the movie of your life?

By Frances Cahill
In boomer, life experiences, movies, Public Speaking, self confidence
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STARRING ROLE Who would you choose? Who would do you justice in the role of you? MY CHOICE IS A DEAD PERSON I would go for Katharine Hepburn – if she was still with us.

12 Jan

SOMEONE'S WATCHING – SO WHAT?

By Frances Cahill
In Grammar, life experiences, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking, self confidence
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Quest for Research I had high hopes for finding further suggestions and tips about public speaking when I started reading this article. I love the explanation about the audience effect and the ways to take advantage of the

11 Jan

KITCHEN OLYMPICS #4 PASSION FRUIT PULP ASSEMBLY

By Frances Cahill
In feline behavior, humor, humour, life experiences, pet ownership, Public Speaking, sports humor, sports humour
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KITCHEN OLYMPICS INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE (KOIC) ANNOUNCEMENT! Newsflash! The newest event has been confirmed! PASSION FRUIT PULP ASSEMBLY The previous KOIC events that have been introduced on these pages are: blister pack projectiles Cos lettuce kicks ACV – Soda