by ida | Engagement, Leadership, Presentation Strategies, Training Materials
Here’s a scenario you’ve probably experienced many times as an audience member… The presenter at the front of the room is carrying out the entire “show” – lecturing, spraying you with information, and delivering what he or she thinks is great value....
by ida | Designing a Learning Experience, Difficult Situations, Engagement, Leadership, Presentation Strategies
At the end of one of my workshops, Derek, a trainer and coach at a telecom company exclaimed, “I’ve been reborn. I’m a whole new presenter now!” What had triggered this “aha” moment? Derek had gained some new perspectives that had...
by ida | Leadership, Listening
Is it time to stop talking and start asking questions? Many leaders don’t ask questions – of their teams, their colleagues, or their customers. Why not? In many instances, they • are expected to have all the answers • assume their employees or colleagues don’t...
by ida | Leadership, Presentation Strategies
How natural is your presentation style? So often it seems that presenters leave their personalities behind as soon as they set foot on stage. It’s not clear where people got the idea that a presentation should be done without any personality or enjoyment, but it has...
by ida | Creativity, Leadership, Listening, Problem solving, Think on your feet
Have you ever studied improvisational theater? Improv — like Second City or “Whose Line is It, Anyways?” Are you thinking, “Why would I? I don’t want to be an actor, and besides, I’m not funny.” If so, I’d like to share a secret with you. Life is improv. Every day,...
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