Coachable people are those who listen and change. If you want to keep doing what you’re doing you don’t need a coach. Trivers
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November 30, 2009
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Nancy Duarte: Resonate: Present Visual Stories that Transform Audiences
Emphasis is on stories: who acted, where were they, what obstacles did they face, how did they overcome them, and what was the end result? Every presentation or speech must include stories. Her recommendations meet my own definition of successful speaking: "Inspire Them First...Inform Them Later" (*****)
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