Archive for December, 2011

Technical Presentations

life-begins

Looking ahead to 2012, I see a few comfort zones that I would like to “escape” from – momentarily at least. Technical Presentations. I am rather shocked that I managed a decade working in IT without ever having to do such a presentation. Now? I am considering it out of the sphere of work – as something (almost) bordering on fun. My challenge is to learn how to present technical material in a way that doesn’t incite snoring in the audience or leave them scratching their heads.

xposted to http://www.technicalblather.com/

Choice, Chance, Change

This is a perfect descriptor of what Toastmasters means to me! I am constantly challenged to step beyond my comfort zone; it has been a choice that continues to change my life.

4 Agreements and Toastmasters

If you agree to take on a role:

  1. Follow through with it or find a replacement
  2. Don’t assume you CAN’T do it if it’s something new
  3. Accept constructive criticism with grace and gratitude
  4. Put YOUR best into it – and your best may change from time to time depending on circumstance

Persuasive Speaking

After refraining from speaking (in terms of actual speeches) for some time, I suspect I will be up to my “old tricks” in 2012.
Persuasive. Convincing. Motivating.
Following my dreams…
I have finally purchased my niche manual!