Image and Etiquette
Public speaking is fundamental to my profession. Every week, without fail, I’m in front of an audience. Size and location vary — from a dozen people in a corporate boardroom to several hundred at a convention centre. Regardless of the size or scope or topic, I generally make sure there’s time provided for questions from [...]
Posted on October 2nd, 2009 by Diane
Filed under: Business Etiquette, Communication, Conferences | 2 Comments »
Two key points: Attention to detail and attentive listening On April 28, 1999, just eight days after the Columbine massacre, 17-year old Jason Lang was brutally killed in a so-called copycat shooting. This random act of violence took place at Jason’s high school in the small town of Taber, Alberta. He had never met the [...]
Posted on June 23rd, 2009 by Diane
Filed under: Conferences | 1 Comment »
Last month, I attended a conference on Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation in Montreal. As you may know, this is a cause I am passionate about. Serious business is an understatement. And yet, I found myself consistently engaged, even entertained, by speakers who clearly shared my heartfelt feelings, but managed to convey their [...]
Posted on June 11th, 2009 by Diane
Filed under: Conferences | 4 Comments »