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Beth Nyland
A short list of phrases to SAY and STIFLE right about now
in External Communication, Internal Communication, Life & Business, Presentations & Speaking, Spencer Grace, Story Mode, Writing / / 0 commentsThings are a mess right now. I’ll spare you a detailed description of “these challenging times” and instead offer a…
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Beth Nyland
Good questions make better stories
in Presentations & Speaking, Spencer Grace / / 0 commentsAnn, Barb, and Chuck walk into a meeting room. Sounds like the start of a joke, right? Actually, it’s the…
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Beth Nyland
Tigger wins the room
Anyone who’s been in a Story Mode workshop will attest: Jill Pollack and I do not play it safe. We seldom…
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Beth Nyland
You’re so emotional. That’s why you get results.
in External Communication, Internal Communication, Life & Business, Presentations & Speaking, Spencer Grace, Story Mode, Writing / / 0 commentsMy husband lost his job this month. Quite unexpectedly, and effective immediately. For his employer, this was purely a business…
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Beth Nyland
How stories about storytelling will make you a better storyteller
Ask me how to be a better storyteller. What’s the one thing I need to focus on to tell a…
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Beth Nyland
3 not-so-weird ways to be a memorable presenter
I want my presentation to be engaging and memorable. I want the audience to remember me and my message. I…
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Beth Nyland
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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Beth Nyland
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…