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Carole Embree – Poem – I Dont Know About You

by Tom Terrific, posted in Speeches

I don’t know about you, But I have this entourage Of highly paid professionals Taking care of me. I have an Internist, We all do. And a dentist, too. Then there is the gynecologist, Ophthalmologist, psychologist, Endocrinologist, dermatologist, Urologist Let’s not forget the podiatrist for my big toe And the ear guy, whatever he is … Continue reading Carole Embree – Poem – I Dont Know About You

Remembering Participants’ Names

by Tom Terrific, posted in Speaking and Evaluating

Thanks to Robert Graham (robert@grahamcomm.net) for these tips. Few things can bond and establish a connection with a group like learning everyone's name quickly. I routinely do this with groups of up to 15, and the look on their faces, when 10 minutes into the workshop I can call everyone by their first name, is … Continue reading Remembering Participants’ Names

Nilsa and Audience Participation

by Tom Terrific, posted in Speaking and Evaluating

Nilsa showed all of us how to get the audience involved, moving and smiling. Instead of a traditional, let me tell you about exercise, she got the entire club involved. It's a good lesson to learn - always ask yourself, how can I get the audience involved and participating in this presentation? Here's a short … Continue reading Nilsa and Audience Participation