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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 hitchens

Posted on 23/09/2012 by Terry Johal

I have been reading Christopher Hitchens variously on the websites of Vanity Fair, Slate, The Nation and various websites. I especially have enjoyed watching various clips of him on Youtube. I started reading him properly after I got this God … Continue reading →

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note to myself: book ‘reviews’ to complete

Posted on 18/09/2012 by Terry Johal

This is more a note to myself rather than a blog post. Its to remind me what blog posts I need to complete when I get the time. I have read the following books in the last few weeks and … Continue reading →

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