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Even with great content you can destroy your message simply by the way you present it as Mark Robinson shows us in his 2016 TEDx talk: How to Present to Keep Your Audience’s Attention. MORE
Maybe there were no bombshells in last evening's ABC news, narrated by David Muir. Or it could be that this savvy anchor got it that the term "bombshell" is on the way to becoming as much a cliché as the phrase "perfect storm." MORE
When business returns to usual hiring and making assignments will not even be on the radar screen, not for a while. For hungry communicators, going to the jobs section of Mediabistro.com had been the sweet spot in our day, at least since GDP starting growing again at 2%. MORE
"Lordy," that folksy term, has gained traction. It was used by former FBI director James Comey in his testimony before the U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee. The specific reference was to the speculation that U.S. president Donald Trump taped conversations in the White House. MORE
They started out as reluctant or over-enthusiastic speakers, had trouble getting a word out or even more difficulty reining themselves in--or remembering what they really wanted to say. British Prime Minister Winston Churchill. President Bill Clinton. MORE
Even the most experienced presenters can learn new techniques that improve their skills. Even the greatest speakers, the most powerful orators, the most skilled motivators need to maintain their edge and keep their focus sharp. In the world of presenting: even coaches need a coach. MORE
Even in consulting, though, face time still counts. Face time always mattered a lot. In a digital era, that hasn't changed, at least not very much. On Abovethelaw.com , lawyer-journalist Kathryn Rubino focuses on the specific situation of a a young lawyer at a law firm. She is also a mom. MORE
A subscriber reminded me about the Selection pane and I realized that I don’t have a tip on it. The Selection pane is so useful, especially for complex and animated slides, that I decided to immediately write a tip on it. The selection pane was introduced in PowerPoint 2007. MORE
And even though you have only minutes or sometimes seconds to prepare, make sure you hit your talking points. We all know that when it comes to public speaking, “practice makes perfect.” MORE
Those of a certain age remember when New York Magazine was red hot. It was the read to find out about trends such as the Me Generation. That was one of its iconic cover stories by Tom Wolfe. MORE
It is difficult for viewers to figure out if they are taking in evening news or "SNL." Last night, the highly rated ABC News with David Muir started out with this: U.S. President Donald Trump had tweeted that Oprah Winfrey was "insecure." " Is that legitimate news? MORE
Tonight, the staging of ABC News with David Muir outdid itself. Usually, the theatrics, pulled together by Muir's dramatic presentation of news segments, are addictive. No surprise ABC News is #1 in that category. MORE
And even though you have only minutes or sometimes seconds to prepare, make sure you hit your talking points. We all know that when it comes to public speaking, “practice makes perfect.” MORE
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I am a vocal practitioner. I have observed and worked with voices for years and have developed theories about the way the voice works and how it affects listeners. One of my conclusions is that I like expressive voices, and so do you. But don’t take my word for it. In a guest post on [.]. Speaking vocal delivery vocal image Expression public speaking tips vocal impact MORE
But even before Interview folded those who had published in it were no longer golden. Interview was the hot media property. Creatives associated with it had it made. That's because it had been started and overseen by genius Andy Warhol. MORE
The post Doing the Right Thing Even When No One is Looking appeared first on Jane Atkinson. It’s easy to do the right thing when everyone is watching. But it’s just as important to do the right thing when no one is watching. You have a decision to make. A lead comes in for a speaking engagement and it sounds like they found you organically via Google. But your spidey senses say that […]. MORE
Hmmmmm. I would look up from my cushion three times a week at the Buddhist meditation center in New Haven, Connecticut. What the hell are they doing here? That's what I wondered. MORE
Of course, if they give us even a minute, send a follow-up thank you note. Way back in the mid 1970s, the breakthrough job-search guide came out. It was "What Color Is Your Parachute?" " Its advice was shocking - and effective. MORE
It's always surprising to realize that even veteran performers get nervous. Even performers who love working a crowd and who love the spotlight still have their anxieties. In an interview on Conan O'Brien, where Chris Farley has taken the stage in the character of Matt Foley, the "motivational speaker" from Saturday Night Live, the following exchange takes place. Conan: "The falling down helps, right? Always gets a laugh." Chris: "Yeah, it breaks the ice a little bit." MORE
The Drudge Report got in early on the CNN v. HanA__HoleSolo controversy. And, the cunning Matt Drudge isn't letting it go. Here is the latest coverage the Drudge Report curates from the conservative Daily Caller. That's the media house Tucker Carlson built. MORE
However, even if her denial is accurate, the damage has been done. But even with all the wonderful reputation restoration that money can buy, Chau is finished. Amy Chau is a lawyer. MORE
Even at the time that was actually going on in the courtrooms there had been over-exposure in the media. This fall "FBI," produced by Dick Wolf, is coming to network television. MORE
When those sorts of things occur, even minor league players can be affected. But even before this crisis, job security had been iffy at the television networks. Law firms Covington & Burling and Debevoise & Plimpton began their investigation of the CBS culture this week. MORE
AARP did the survey. It interviewed those of us who are no longer young. And 64% of us said we intended to work after we retired. Here is that study. Obviously, the concept of "retirement" has shifted. It used to mean ending working. MORE
Just because you're not a pro, it doesn't mean potential organizers are going to let you get away with bad practices, and you will not be invited back -- if you are even invited in the first place. At many dictionary sites, you can even listen to audio of the word pronounced properly. MORE
But, even before that stunning event, those with small businesses such as mine could feel the economy changing. The uncertainty of Brexit makes it worse. And not on an upward tick. Now Now what we had been sensing has been confirmed. MORE
In a sense, what was once a must-read for those who enjoyed being shocked hasn't even left a hole on the Internet. Yesterday, Gawker came up in conversation. A prospect for my blogging services asked me how I had parachuted into that niche. MORE
His despair came from the shock and disappointment that, given the current glut of lawyers, no one even took him seriously. Even if the job market were better, they are freaked about debt in which the interest continues to accure. MORE
Anchor for ABC Evening News David Muir knows to vary the lead-in. There had been "bombshell" and "breaking news." " Tonight it was a "busy Monday." " No, there were no bombshells. And, no, breaking news. By 6:30 P.M., MORE
One of the 3 Obama MuscleTeers, Valerie Jarrett, tweeted that she had just shut off the lights. That's probably the saddest of the inauguration tweets which lawyer-journalist Kathryn Rubino presents on Abovethelaw.com. Here you can read them all. For most of us this is just a normal work day. MORE
The ongoing outing of alleged abusive behavior by those at the top in television, cable and network, raises the issue: Was there ever really a glamour job? First the exposes were about Roger Ailes. Then Matt Lauer. Now, The New Yorker fingers Leslie Moonves. MORE
The other day, I attended a presentation at a two-hour “All-hands” meeting. There were 200 people in the room. There were 800 others listening or watching via IPTV. Most of the presenters went over time, and their presentations were full of data and slides that were hard to read. People were squirming in their chairs, [.]. Speaking vocal delivery vocal image vocal power color delivery Expression public speaking tips MORE
That's because even for "freelance" help, employers are imposing a complex screening process. "Stephen Davis, an economist at the University of Chicago, found that as of April the average job sat vacant for 27.3 days before being filled, nearly double the 15.3 MORE
The post 3 Keys to Getting Your Day on Track Even When It Is Going Off the Rails appeared first on Jane Atkinson. Last week I had a big “ah ha” moment! On Tuesday it was about mid-morning, and I could feel my day starting to circle the drain. Things were not going my way. My inbox was overflowing thanks to a technical glitch that sent every email I deleted or filed away back into my inbox. I […]. MORE
Just because you're not a pro, it doesn't mean potential organizers are going to let you get away with bad practices, and you will not be invited back -- if you are even invited in the first place. At many dictionary sites, you can even listen to audio of the word pronounced properly. MORE
Well, it might help heal us to know that even an outsized personality like Pippa Middleton gets rejected by the powers that be. Rejection comes in many forms for us writers. MORE
STEM subject matter doesn't come easily to everyone. That seems to include the elite brains who make it into Harvard College. As the Harvard Crimson reports, 60 of the 636 students enrolled in the popular Computer Science 50 course have been suspected of cheating. MORE
Law professor at the University of California - Joan C. Williams - came from a privileged background. But her husband is what is known as a "class migrant." " Through education he journeyed from white blue collar America to the upper middle class. MORE
However, Cianci had a point: Good genes can make the game of life, which already seems unfair, even more unfair. In the U.S., the fertility industry has a growing footprint. According to the CDC, 12% of women have used it. MORE
Clearly the ethos of "getting even" has tragic consequences. Under the battlecry of avenging Eric Garner's death, Ismaaiyl Brinsley gunned down two New York Police officers, who later died. Then he committed suicide. Here is the coverage. MORE
It is well-known that loneliness makes humans sick and even kills. But, the older professionals I coach, although lonely, often don't even try to enhance their social circle. Even socializing over the Internet provides benefits." MORE
The new season of "Criminal Minds" kicked off last night on CBS. I had feared that without the emotionally shut down Aaron Hotchner, the long-running series would be interactionally flat. MORE
“I’m a pediatrician and an anesthesiologist, so I put children to sleep for a living. And I’m an academic, so I put audiences to sleep for free.&# – Dr. Elliot Krane, TED, March 2011. MORE
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And even though you have only minutes or sometimes seconds to prepare, make sure you hit your talking points. We all know that when it comes to public speaking, “practice makes perfect.”
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And even though you have only minutes or sometimes seconds to prepare, make sure you hit your talking points. We all know that when it comes to public speaking, “practice makes perfect.”
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The new season of "Criminal Minds" kicked off last night on CBS. I had feared that without the emotionally shut down Aaron Hotchner, the long-running series would be interactionally flat.
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Even with great content you can destroy your message simply by the way you present it as Mark Robinson shows us in his 2016 TEDx talk: How to Present to Keep Your Audience’s Attention.
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When those sorts of things occur, even minor league players can be affected. But even before this crisis, job security had been iffy at the television networks. Law firms Covington & Burling and Debevoise & Plimpton began their investigation of the CBS culture this week.
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The post Doing the Right Thing Even When No One is Looking appeared first on Jane Atkinson. It’s easy to do the right thing when everyone is watching. But it’s just as important to do the right thing when no one is watching. You have a decision to make. A lead comes in for a speaking engagement and it sounds like they found you organically via Google. But your spidey senses say that […].
Communication Steroids
JANUARY 25, 2011
Even the most experienced presenters can learn new techniques that improve their skills. Even the greatest speakers, the most powerful orators, the most skilled motivators need to maintain their edge and keep their focus sharp. In the world of presenting: even coaches need a coach.
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AARP did the survey. It interviewed those of us who are no longer young. And 64% of us said we intended to work after we retired. Here is that study. Obviously, the concept of "retirement" has shifted. It used to mean ending working.
PowerPoint Tips
MARCH 27, 2012
A subscriber reminded me about the Selection pane and I realized that I don’t have a tip on it. The Selection pane is so useful, especially for complex and animated slides, that I decided to immediately write a tip on it. The selection pane was introduced in PowerPoint 2007.
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Uncategorized "it's even worse than it looks" norm ornstein thomas mann
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His despair came from the shock and disappointment that, given the current glut of lawyers, no one even took him seriously. Even if the job market were better, they are freaked about debt in which the interest continues to accure.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
DECEMBER 11, 2017
Anchor for ABC Evening News David Muir knows to vary the lead-in. There had been "bombshell" and "breaking news." " Tonight it was a "busy Monday." " No, there were no bombshells. And, no, breaking news. By 6:30 P.M.,
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
DECEMBER 4, 2017
Maybe there were no bombshells in last evening's ABC news, narrated by David Muir. Or it could be that this savvy anchor got it that the term "bombshell" is on the way to becoming as much a cliché as the phrase "perfect storm."
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JANUARY 31, 2018
Hmmmmm. I would look up from my cushion three times a week at the Buddhist meditation center in New Haven, Connecticut. What the hell are they doing here? That's what I wondered.
Kate's Voice
AUGUST 13, 2010
I am a vocal practitioner. I have observed and worked with voices for years and have developed theories about the way the voice works and how it affects listeners. One of my conclusions is that I like expressive voices, and so do you. But don’t take my word for it. In a guest post on [.]. Speaking vocal delivery vocal image Expression public speaking tips vocal impact
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“I’m a pediatrician and an anesthesiologist, so I put children to sleep for a living. And I’m an academic, so I put audiences to sleep for free.&# – Dr. Elliot Krane, TED, March 2011.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
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Even at the time that was actually going on in the courtrooms there had been over-exposure in the media. This fall "FBI," produced by Dick Wolf, is coming to network television.
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Of course, if they give us even a minute, send a follow-up thank you note. Way back in the mid 1970s, the breakthrough job-search guide came out. It was "What Color Is Your Parachute?" " Its advice was shocking - and effective.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
OCTOBER 21, 2017
However, Cianci had a point: Good genes can make the game of life, which already seems unfair, even more unfair. In the U.S., the fertility industry has a growing footprint. According to the CDC, 12% of women have used it.
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AUGUST 20, 2014
They started out as reluctant or over-enthusiastic speakers, had trouble getting a word out or even more difficulty reining themselves in--or remembering what they really wanted to say. British Prime Minister Winston Churchill. President Bill Clinton.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
SEPTEMBER 23, 2018
However, even if her denial is accurate, the damage has been done. But even with all the wonderful reputation restoration that money can buy, Chau is finished. Amy Chau is a lawyer.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
DECEMBER 20, 2014
Clearly the ethos of "getting even" has tragic consequences. Under the battlecry of avenging Eric Garner's death, Ismaaiyl Brinsley gunned down two New York Police officers, who later died. Then he committed suicide. Here is the coverage.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JUNE 9, 2017
"Lordy," that folksy term, has gained traction. It was used by former FBI director James Comey in his testimony before the U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee. The specific reference was to the speculation that U.S. president Donald Trump taped conversations in the White House.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
OCTOBER 9, 2017
Tonight, the staging of ABC News with David Muir outdid itself. Usually, the theatrics, pulled together by Muir's dramatic presentation of news segments, are addictive. No surprise ABC News is #1 in that category.
Speak Schmeak
JULY 19, 2010
Just because you're not a pro, it doesn't mean potential organizers are going to let you get away with bad practices, and you will not be invited back -- if you are even invited in the first place. At many dictionary sites, you can even listen to audio of the word pronounced properly.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
DECEMBER 7, 2016
In a sense, what was once a must-read for those who enjoyed being shocked hasn't even left a hole on the Internet. Yesterday, Gawker came up in conversation. A prospect for my blogging services asked me how I had parachuted into that niche.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
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The Drudge Report got in early on the CNN v. HanA__HoleSolo controversy. And, the cunning Matt Drudge isn't letting it go. Here is the latest coverage the Drudge Report curates from the conservative Daily Caller. That's the media house Tucker Carlson built.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
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Even in consulting, though, face time still counts. Face time always mattered a lot. In a digital era, that hasn't changed, at least not very much. On Abovethelaw.com , lawyer-journalist Kathryn Rubino focuses on the specific situation of a a young lawyer at a law firm. She is also a mom.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
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But, even before that stunning event, those with small businesses such as mine could feel the economy changing. The uncertainty of Brexit makes it worse. And not on an upward tick. Now Now what we had been sensing has been confirmed.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
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When business returns to usual hiring and making assignments will not even be on the radar screen, not for a while. For hungry communicators, going to the jobs section of Mediabistro.com had been the sweet spot in our day, at least since GDP starting growing again at 2%.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MAY 5, 2017
STEM subject matter doesn't come easily to everyone. That seems to include the elite brains who make it into Harvard College. As the Harvard Crimson reports, 60 of the 636 students enrolled in the popular Computer Science 50 course have been suspected of cheating.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JULY 2, 2018
It is well-known that loneliness makes humans sick and even kills. But, the older professionals I coach, although lonely, often don't even try to enhance their social circle. Even socializing over the Internet provides benefits."
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
AUGUST 14, 2018
Those of a certain age remember when New York Magazine was red hot. It was the read to find out about trends such as the Me Generation. That was one of its iconic cover stories by Tom Wolfe.
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The other day, I attended a presentation at a two-hour “All-hands” meeting. There were 200 people in the room. There were 800 others listening or watching via IPTV. Most of the presenters went over time, and their presentations were full of data and slides that were hard to read. People were squirming in their chairs, [.]. Speaking vocal delivery vocal image vocal power color delivery Expression public speaking tips
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The ongoing outing of alleged abusive behavior by those at the top in television, cable and network, raises the issue: Was there ever really a glamour job? First the exposes were about Roger Ailes. Then Matt Lauer. Now, The New Yorker fingers Leslie Moonves.
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JANUARY 20, 2017
One of the 3 Obama MuscleTeers, Valerie Jarrett, tweeted that she had just shut off the lights. That's probably the saddest of the inauguration tweets which lawyer-journalist Kathryn Rubino presents on Abovethelaw.com. Here you can read them all. For most of us this is just a normal work day.
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That's because even for "freelance" help, employers are imposing a complex screening process. "Stephen Davis, an economist at the University of Chicago, found that as of April the average job sat vacant for 27.3 days before being filled, nearly double the 15.3
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Well, it might help heal us to know that even an outsized personality like Pippa Middleton gets rejected by the powers that be. Rejection comes in many forms for us writers.
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The post 3 Keys to Getting Your Day on Track Even When It Is Going Off the Rails appeared first on Jane Atkinson. Last week I had a big “ah ha” moment! On Tuesday it was about mid-morning, and I could feel my day starting to circle the drain. Things were not going my way. My inbox was overflowing thanks to a technical glitch that sent every email I deleted or filed away back into my inbox. I […].
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JUNE 25, 2018
Law professor at the University of California - Joan C. Williams - came from a privileged background. But her husband is what is known as a "class migrant." " Through education he journeyed from white blue collar America to the upper middle class.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MAY 21, 2018
But even before Interview folded those who had published in it were no longer golden. Interview was the hot media property. Creatives associated with it had it made. That's because it had been started and overseen by genius Andy Warhol.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
It is difficult for viewers to figure out if they are taking in evening news or "SNL." Last night, the highly rated ABC News with David Muir started out with this: U.S. President Donald Trump had tweeted that Oprah Winfrey was "insecure." " Is that legitimate news?
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