by Paul Hellman | Feb 20, 2023 | New Tips, Presentation Skills
I sometimes work with business leaders who, during high-stakes presentations, assume they should feel as confident on the inside as others look on the outside.
by Paul Hellman | Dec 13, 2022 | New Tips, Presentation Skills, Self Management
The German hotel had three fruit juices on tap each morning—orange, grapefruit, and something mysterious called “vitality juice.” I had no idea what vitality juice was, but since I was on a business trip that required vitality, I drank a lot of it. I kept...
by Paul Hellman | Nov 29, 2022 | Self Management
The minute I walked into the Tampa airport, I knew I’d blown it. But it was too late. The Uber was long gone, and with it, my phone. When you consider the major problems you might have, this problem of mine was ridiculously minor. But when you lose...
by Paul Hellman | Nov 2, 2022 | Feedback, New Tips, Presentation Skills
How will you open the conversation? When I ask managers, some suggest: A) Small talk—weather, sports, fashion, that sort of thing. Probably not all at once: “It’s freezing out. Brrr! Feels like Siberia. Winter’s almost here. But your sweater sure...
by Paul Hellman | Oct 12, 2022 | Presentation Skills
When you talk to other people, whether it’s a presentation, a job interview, or a police interrogation, here are the 3 places your attention goes—plus the good/bad of each. 1) You. Your hair; your shoes; your alibi. (Good): Some attention needs...