Two simple words can undermine your messages and set people up to think less of what you're saying. Yet people use these filler words all the time. The Two Words The two words are "I/I'm" and "just." As in "I just want to say that…""I just thought that…""I'm just a…" Whenever I hear people … [Read more...] about Two filler words that damage your credibility
Are you an Erudite, an Evangelist, or an Enthusiast?
My son is wild about Teslas! He can't afford to buy one (yet), so he wastes no opportunity to tell me how great they are and how I NEED to get one (so he can drive it). To help me to arrive at the correct decision, he's accompanied me to an Auto Innovation show, the Tesla store, and an Electric … [Read more...] about Are you an Erudite, an Evangelist, or an Enthusiast?
5 things not to share at remote meetings
We've been Zooming, Go To Meeting-ing, and Microsoft Teaming for over a year now. So why is it that some people still haven't learned what not to share on-camera? The problem When millions of us switched to remote work last year, we had to learn new ways to collaborate, meet, and keep business … [Read more...] about 5 things not to share at remote meetings
To embed or not to embed fonts; that is the question
Wouldn't it be great to use a cool, unusual font in your presentation so that it doesn't look like everyone else's? The answer to this question is...it depends. A question about fonts This morning, I received an email from a graphic designer buddy of mine: Hey quick question. I'm doing a … [Read more...] about To embed or not to embed fonts; that is the question
Landing pages: A marketer’s best friend
What's the the best way to get a client or prospect to do something you want them to? You need to make the action really easy to take. Simple, right? Then why do people make the marketing mistake of driving traffic to their home page over and over again? What's a home page for? So many … [Read more...] about Landing pages: A marketer’s best friend
Tech check? Yes, please!
Many times, we're asked to present using someone else's platform. Maybe you're a Zoom expert who needs to use Microsoft Teams for the first time. Or maybe GoToWebinar's your jam, but your client uses BlueJeans. How do you get up to speed with a new platform before showtime? Tech checks, that's … [Read more...] about Tech check? Yes, please!
Do you use big words to sound smart? Knock it off!
Last week I was talking with a girl, maybe 12 years old, who dropped a big word during the conversation. It seemed like she might've been doing it to see if I knew what it meant. I'll give her a pass since she's young, but there's no excuse for a grown-up like you do do this when you're … [Read more...] about Do you use big words to sound smart? Knock it off!
Dealing with the BIGGEST remote presenting problem
I was very excited to be chosen to speak at the annual Women Transforming Technology conference in Palo Alto! I love travel and was looking forward both to the presentation and to my hiking trips in the California hills. But like many conferences, this one became virtual by the end of March. "No … [Read more...] about Dealing with the BIGGEST remote presenting problem