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Ins and outs, ups and downs: wisdom for writing at work
in External Communication, Internal Communication, Presentations & Speaking, Spencer Grace, Writing / / 0 comments“Easy reading is damn hard writing.” I wish I had said that, but it was the author Nathaniel Hawthorne. Regardless…
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Cut to the chase with 3 anti-rambling techniques
I was coaching a rising star the other day. A professional with amazing ideas, strong leadership abilities, and excellent presentation…
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How to actually be amazing when you’re virtually presenting
Face-to-face meetings have become a luxury. Thanks to the pressures of time, budget, distance, and over-scheduling, the “location” field in…
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3 actions I’ll take to be a more creative communicator in 2018
in Creativity, Life & Business, Presentations & Speaking, Spencer Grace, Visual Communication, Writing / / 0 comments“Priority is a singular noun. Stop making it plural.” At first, the speaker’s words rubbed me the wrong way. My…
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Yes you CAN create image-rich presentations
in Creativity, External Communication, Internal Communication, Presentations & Speaking, Spencer Grace, Visual Communication / / 0 commentsThe rusty-haired man from the third row was next in line to talk with me, scrolling Instagram while he waited.…
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But what if you wrote less?
in Spencer Grace, Writing / / 0 commentsPeople are always pressing me with their “buts.” “But how can I write more easily, so I can get on…
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5 things you can do to win the room with your next presentation
in External Communication, Internal Communication, Presentations & Speaking, Spencer Grace / / 0 commentsWhen you’re presenting, a good story will get you noticed, hold your audience’s attention, and inspire action. Make that a…
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Why aren’t you doing these 4 simple things to build your reputation?
in External Communication, Internal Communication, Presentations & Speaking, Spencer Grace / / 1 commentsDid you know that what you’re NOT doing can imperil what you are doing? As a writer, I spend hours…
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Find confidence beyond your comfort zone with a communication coach
in Life & Business, Spencer Grace / / 0 comments“By the way, Sam, you’ll be joining me at next month’s exec meeting,” said Carrie. “I want you to present…
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Everybody needs a little space. White space.
in External Communication, Internal Communication, Spencer Grace, Visual Communication, Writing / / 1 commentsHere’s a little story from my life as a parent. A business lesson follows. I promise. When my youngest was in…
