In the romantic movie, "Love Story", a phrase about love was introduced that went, "Love means never having to say your sorry". And while anyone who is married knows how untrue that is, we could easily adapt that concept to the world of public...
In the delightful Broadway musical "Singing in the Rain", there is a song called "Make em Laugh" which is based on this idea that the best way for any stage performer to build a bond with an audience is to use humor to bring a smile, or a laugh, to that...
The wonderful dearly departed comic Chris Farley had a character that was a professional motivational speaker. That character was Matt Foley and he was an absolute mess. His speaking style was painful and destructive and he lived (say it with me) in...
When a speaker loses an audience, too often it is a mystery to him or her. But for the audience, it is not a mystery. The simple fact is that many speeches we listen to spend a lot of time in some theory or idea. And we as humans have trouble focusing...
Pity is the greatest seducer "I am sure that if the devil existed, he would want us to feel very sorry for him." ― Martha Stout , The Sociopath Next Door Of all the seduction games people play perhaps the most dastardly is the one often used...
In the last installation we talked about doing a don't list(l ink to other post ). How many of you actually followed through? If this is your first time reading stop! For just a second and develop a mental Don't List. Moving on. . . . ...
There is a good reason that public speaking is a superior method of presenting material to a group than just faxing your text over and letting them read it. Yes, part of that reason is that by stepping through the talk, you can make sure they "get it"....
There is really no better excuse to be able to day drink than football Sundays. No one is judging if you crack a shower beer at 7 am. But enough with the same old, beer pong, flip cup, jello shot for every touchdown. Here are a few ideas to spice up...
People who make their living researching what frightens people the most have made a pretty amazing discovery. Consistently when people list the top five things they are afraid of in life, they have are some pretty intimidating terrors. But you would...
I struggle with the uncertainties in life and how people can leave in an instant. Unfortunately, there is nothing to do except sit with the uncertainty and unknown of what is to come. I have become much better with this but I am a work in progress. I...
The Motivation Math Student Edition contains a wealth of items designed to promote student mastery of the Common Core Standards. A mix of selective response and open response items allows teachers to tailor instruction according to student needs. The...
A close look at relationships in the work place that enhance an individual's performance, development and career potential during the early, middle and late career years. The author targets three distinct audiences: individuals at every career stage,...
Present study examined the perceived benefits of mentoring, in direct opposition to not mentoring, for four USAF career-success influencing variables. Data derived from the November 2008 Status of Forces Survey of Active Duty Members from U.S. Air Force...
Have you ever wondered why the craft of writing can sometimes seem like a bad relationship? First there's the blissful feeling of deep purpose when your creative flow is turned on. It's the unshakeable knowing that you are aligned with destiny as the...
Where to Start 'Where to start' is one of the most asked questions we receive at Changing Habits and it is not an easy question to answer. We are all different… some of us are just commencing on the journey of better health, some...
When you are little, you think “When I am an adult, I can do whatever I want.” Reality check: that is false! I remember thinking as a kid “I can’t wait to grow up.” My advice to any kid that says that, “Hold off as...
As a mom I know that it's not always easy or convenient to get to the gym, but it's still possible to get in a good workout at home. I personally love going to the gym, it's my little happy place. But I'll be honest there are times when it's just...
If you listen to experienced speakers, it's easy to see some real differences in how they step through their presentation than maybe how you go about giving a talk when you are called upon to speak in public. But it is a good exercise to use every opportunity...
Here's a great blog post that Eric Barker pulled together over at Barking Up The Wrong Tree while he was researching that guru of The 4-Hour Work Week, Tim Ferris. I like it because he hits on a few habits that productive people have...
You've spent endless hours preparing the perfect speech - enthralling, witty, entertaining and attention grabbing - and the minute you get near a stage or podium you begin to fall apart! Fear of public speaking is all too common amongst the professional...
If you Like Them, They Will Like You When you see experienced public speakers, sometimes it seems they can cast a spell on an audience. You as an audience member know what that spell feels like. And one of the first evidences that this public speaker...
