Look UP! That’s what I am taking from “Don’t look up”.
I am privileged to be able to spend my days working with scientists who want to learn how to turn their academic findings into information that the “general public” can understand and hopefully act upon. Many of the people I coach and train are natural scientists who...
#Watch – Alan Alda On Why Communication Is So Important To Science
The unforgettable Alan Alda chats to Stephen Colbert on The Late Show about why it is so important for researchers and scientists to communicate their science clearly. Our favourite quote (paraphrased) is: “Communication is important in all aspects of relating. In fact, we had an FBI hostage negotiator on one of our podcasts who told us that the skills he uses to negotiate with hostages can be very useful in a marriage…”
Do you inadvertently turn your statements into questions? Here’s why (and how) to stop.
Read this out loud: You’re giving a presentation? That’s… good news? Except that you’re a little nervous? And hesitant? And so you start raising your pitch at the end of every sentence? Everything you say starts to sound like a question, even when you know what you’re...
Remembering names is part of communicating well. Here’s why, and how to do it brilliantly!
A quick summary (for the time-poor) Remembering someone’s name and pronouncing it correctly is a key part of making a positive impression. It’s also part of being a good communicator. Not bothering to remember someone’s name or continually...