Use the right tools
This month I was reminded of the neccesitity of having the correct tools to get the job done. Read my
to find out why this isn't just for home improvement, but for speakers too.
Tips you can use!
(Some favorites from my archives...)
Ditch the jargon
. . .always, especially
when you network. If people can't understand what you do, no matter how impressive you think your title is, they probably won't remember you. Remember, the purpose of networking is not
to impress
, but
to connect.
Make your point
Be sure to get
your talking points and stories out there in interviews, even if they're not directly asked for. Find a way to artfully insert them, so you can ensure you are on message, in control, and saying what you need to say.
Notes to self
Feel free
to pepper your pages with emoticons or doodles that might help you to remember what you're actually
feeling
about your topic. If you want to connect with the audience you first have to connect with your
own
emotions, so use notes to remind you to do that.
