Some say the nervousness before a performance is both natural and necessary. While nature may create the feeling, it is certainly not necessary. If you can eliminate the jitters BEFORE a presentation, you will be able to deliver your message more effectively. Continue reading
Monthly Archives: April 2009
Stumped by a Question? “E” Words Can Help!
Have you even been asked a question and you did not know the answer? Whether this happens to you in a presentation, meeting, phone conference, or just in casual conversation, the feeling of not being able to respond immediately can be frustrating. Well, don’t despair! Help has arrived! Continue reading
Triggers and Handles
Improvisation is mostly associated with theatre, where actors create a story (sometimes humorously) without a predetermined script. To develop consistency, improvisational performers use many techniques, one of which is an exercise called “triggers and handles“. This exercise can be quite useful, especially when developing consistency among “team” members. Continue reading
Adjectives are Awesome!
We discussed using nouns, verbs and adjectives that relate to the overall theme, but the emotions of the audience are easily tapped from the use of good, powerful, one-of-a-kind adjectives! Continue reading