First of all, I would like to thank all of you for reading this blog. I have really enjoyed writing it. Even more, I've enjoyed reviewing the hundreds of comments I have received both here, on the blog itself, and posted in the various group discussion boards on LinkedIn.com. It has been very gratifying to know that so many of you found this information to be useful. That was my goal. I have also been grateful for the more critical feedback. It has given me a chance to review and reconsider my methods and also has been a valuable opportunity for me to take my own advice!
I think the measure of my success can be summed up by a comment someone (oddly "anonymous") attempted to post to the blog. It repeated several times, "YOU SUCK!!!" Clearly, I had touched a nerve. I did not choose to post the comment, but I did see it as an encouraging sign - until you get some enthusiastic hate mail, you really haven't made it.
So, I've completed the 10 Secrets I set out to share with all of you. Now I am considering my next steps. Please check back here in the weeks to come. I plan to continue in the same way I began, in addition to posting schedules for upcoming webinars covering other issues relating to spoken communication.
Some of the webinar topics I am considering are:
- “The Art of Positive Manipulation: Customer Service and the Narcissist"
- “Relaxation and Control: The Powerful Combination for Success”
- “Working Out Loud: Put the Polish on Your Presentations”
- “Perfectionism in Speaking and Other Mythic Goals”
- “How to Think Like a Beginner in Communication and Still Speak Like a Pro”
Until then. . .
Stephanie
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I find the last percept intriguing.. especially as one who works with students on the art of communication :)
ReplyDeleteGreat Blog! Would love to hear your thoughts on using a variation of tones during a presentation. I can't tell you how many times I've sat through a presentation and the speaker used the same tone in his voice throughout the entire slideshow! Frustrating and very boring!
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