Trimount | October 31, 2008
The presidential election is only a few days away. Spinmeisters from both camps are working overtime to present their candidates in the best possible light. Unfortunately, both camps have reportedly spun stories which distorted the facts. Such distortions may be common, but they weaken the credibility of the candidates. Of course, spinning stories isn’t limited [...]
Trimount | October 22, 2008
Besides teaching you the mechanics of public speaking, a good coach can help you overcome the nagging self-doubts that bedevil so many promising speakers. I show my clients how to increase their confidence and let go of the negative thinking which has dragged them down in the past.
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Trimount | October 15, 2008
Did you ever wonder if your writing is helping or hurting your chances for success? Ask a friend or co-worker to read your next letter or report and critique it. You may be surprised at how someone else interprets what you’ve written. No matter what the person’s reaction may be, use the experience to strengthen [...]
Trimount | October 9, 2008
When giving a speech, you have to watch for people’s reactions: Are they paying attention? Do they seem restless? Are they shuffling in their seats? These are sure signs that something is wrong. The remedy may be as simple as cutting short a presentation and taking questions from the audience, allowing them to participate actively [...]
Trimount | October 2, 2008
A pronoun should be close enough to the word it replaces that readers aren’t confused. For example, “The ship sailed in the morning after a long night of loading manufactured goods destined for a port some 12,000 miles away. Loading took so long, it nearly missed the tide.”
“It” is so remote from the noun it [...]