Many of you know of my DBAE (Don’t Be Anywhere Else) technique to stay present in an interaction, meeting et al and to not, daydream.
The technique is simply to do this.
Picture the letters DBAE on the forehead of the speaker you’re listening to.
As well, another way to use the technique in virtual meetings is to print the DBAE letter on a post-in note and place the note next to your web camera.
Continue readingWHY your VIRTUAL communication STILL needs WORK
Hi Everyone,
I’ve recently have developed a short presentation, Why your virtual communication still needs work.
From the presentation – which includes a 20 minute Q&A session – you’ll take away at least one powerful, practical idea or technique to upgrade your virtual communication impact.
Do contact me if you’d like to discuss how the presentation could be customised for your organisation.
Thanks. Michael K
Continue readingLEARN the art of APOLOGY from former UK PM, David CAMERON
Former British Prime Minister, David Cameron’s 4:29 minute speech, apologising for the 1972 Bloody Sunday massacre is one the great speeches of apology.
If you ever have to deliver an apology – and you are genuine about that apology – watch this speech before delivering it.
The overall power of the speech for me, came from Cameron’s genuine feeling tone. This feeling was supported with his measured cadence and vocal energy.
Continue readingDon’t CHOKE with this TIP from Ash BARTY’S Mindset Coach
A couple of weeks ago the title of my post was Why you choke and what to do about it.
With choking in mind, here is an excellent, 53 minute podcast, Meet Ash Barty’s mindset coach – Ben Crowe, where Crowe – mindset coach of Australian professional tennis player and current world number one Ash Barty – is interviewed.
One particular suggestion that Crowe shared that was memorable that Barty uses, to play well and not choke, is: