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The how of a speech

Posted on 12/08/2015 by Terry Johal

In a recent post, I wrote about creating a elevator speech. While that post covers the what of a speech, someone asked me about the how of a speech. So here is a quick post on the how of a speech. … Continue reading →

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Creating an elevator speech

Posted on 11/08/2015 by Terry Johal

A elevator speech is a short speech – usually of 30 seconds – that is a pitch to an accidental meeting in an elevator with someone whom one wants to make an impression on. The objective is to not to … Continue reading →

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Today’s thief, yesterday’s child – an empathic mindset

Posted on 05/08/2015 by Terry Johal

Men have come into being for one another; so either educate them or put up with them. Marcus Aurelius, Meditations A few weeks ago, I had parked my car on my street overnight and in the morning discovered that someone … Continue reading →

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reading steinbeck

Posted on 04/08/2012 by Terry Johal

A while back I decided to try to read the complete works of John Steinbeck. When I thought up that idea, I did not quite understand how many books he had written. In the various bookshops I have only ever … Continue reading →

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