Build yourself a SpeakerHive
Whatever profession you are in, it is always helpful to have peers who “get” you. In our NSA Austin chapter, we have members at all stages of their speaking careers. The value of the NSA community is networking, friendship, education, and access to peers. One of the fabulous lessons I have learned is about masterminds. …
Distraction
I have always wanted to learn magic to add something extra to my speaking sessions. In the process of understanding the magic effects I wanted to use, I learned that a KEY technique of magic is distraction. Much of magic is executed without the audience seeing it, because the magician has distracted the audience from …
Patience!
Recently, I contracted some kind of sinus infection after traveling out of town for a weekend. I tested negative for COVID in the following days, however, I felt I should not be out infecting people and canceled my attendance at an important conference. Under these circumstances, two things happen. First, we self-diagnose. Of course, we …
You are not a Scientist!
Unless you are actually qualified in science! Sticking to your expertise is important, of course, so your zoology qualification does not mean you are an expert in the big bang. Neil deGrasse Tyson, a formidable and popular astrophysicist, said “the good thing about science is that it’s true whether or not you believe in it.” …
Everything will be ALL right!
The half-full or half-empty trope provides us with a measure of optimism vs pessimism. In my speaking and writing, I try to upend cliches – for an “unperspective” – and attempt to take this glass story on a different journey. I have heard some interesting responses and memes that address the glass – for example, …
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Some days you need more than an earworm
I discovered recently that not everyone knows about an earworm. Merriam Webster defines it as “a song or melody that keeps repeating in one’s mind”. While we may not know the definition, this experience is one we’ve all suffered. Earworms cause all kinds of reactions. Likely, the most common response is annoyance – from mild …
Be DANGEROUS!
I recently found a Banksy poster and it now graces my wall. For those who are unaware, Banksy is a pseudonym for an England-based street artist and political activist. Banksy uses graffiti and satirical art to comment on social or environmental issues. His art is in demand across the planet. An apt description is Banksy’s …
