Public speaking takes many forms, from TED talks to client presentations to teaching and beyond. I recently served on a jury, exposing me to another kind of public speaking: lawyering. A trial lawyer has to be a very good presenter. No matter how skilled he is in matters of the law, no matter how … [Read more...] about Lawyer vs. Lawyer: A study in public speaking
How to give a lousy presentation: confidence vs. doubt
You only get one chance to make a good first impression. If you're able to prepare for your presentations, to anticipate any questions and to thoroughly practice what you're going to say, then you're going to do great! On the other hand, if you have any self doubt you need to be able to overcome it … [Read more...] about How to give a lousy presentation: confidence vs. doubt
How can we learn from Michael Bay’s CES blunder?
To say that the Consumer Electronics Show, or CES, is an electronics and technology trade show is like saying that a 1954 Château Lafite Rothschild is a bottle of wine. It is that and so much more. It is a huge deal and presenters who are introducing new products do whatever it takes to make a great … [Read more...] about How can we learn from Michael Bay’s CES blunder?