Michelle Mazur
Speakers worry about the darndest things: What should I do with my hands when my co-presenter is speaking? I say “so” too much. How do I fix it? Is this the right PowerPoint template for me? How many slides should I have? Do I wear the navy blue pant suit or the black pant suit?…
Read MoreImagine you’re about to walk on stage. Your heart is beating faster. The first line of your presentation is running through your head. Your focus turns inward. Suddenly, even after all your preparation, the presentation becomes all about you and your performance – and you know without a doubt that you have become your own…
Read MoreWhen you’re listening to a presentation do you ever find yourself bracing for it? You find you can’t immerse yourself in the speaker because you know it’s coming. When it comes, it’s high-pressured, overwhelming, and makes you feel downright awkward. What is the IT that I’m talking about? The sales pitch. It’s become a ubiquitous…
Read More“Good job!” Whenever I hear someone utter these words to me, I cringe. And it’s not because I’m a perfectionist who doesn’t know to take a compliment or celebrate an accomplishment (ok…I’m a little of both). It’s because I know what “good job” as a stand alone phrase means. It means: “Meh” or just ok.…
Read More2014 whizzed right by. There’s much to celebrate. I’m throwing confetti in the air to honor the anniversary of my THIRD (count them THREE) year of blogging. Considering, most blogs are abandoned in the first few months of life, I’m thrilled to be writing and that you are reading. So here it is the top…
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