Careers & Technology - Coffee break edition

Episode 34 - the end of one chapter and the beginning of another. A chance to look back and reflect on all we have thought about on the journey so far. Thank you to all who have listened - I appreciate your support!

A chance to reflect on the journey we've been on and all the thinking we've done. As one chapter comes to an end, another one begins. Thanks for listening!

Face-to-face communication is KEY. Whether on stage with the crowd or to an audience of one. Here's some thoughts and tips about practical steps to being a better communicator in your professional life and your personal life... Enjoy.

Face-to-face communication is KEY. Whether on stage with the crowd or to an audience of one. Here's some thoughts and tips about practical steps to being a better communicator in your professional life and your personal life... Enjoy.

We all need to communicate in our work life and our personal life. Don't just assume that certain jobs require presentation skills. Reflect on your general communication skills, as well as your ability to present in a meeting, online, over slides... General hints... Start with a bang. Know what you want to say. Where can you use 'story'. What is your palette - audio, visual and personal. Where can you edit & when is it live? How to engage your audience? Powerpoint hints & tips... One point at a time. Light text / dark background. Biggest element is the most important. Don't overwhelm the listener with visuals. Finally the biggest tip - when you are speaking - YOU are the focus, slides & visuals are only their to emphasis your point.

We all need to communicate in our work life and our personal life. Don't just assume that certain jobs require presentation skills. Reflect on your general communication skills, as well as your ability to present in a meeting, online, over slides... General hints... Start with a bang. Know what you want to say. Where can you use 'story'. What is your palette - audio, visual and personal. Where can you edit & when is it live? How to engage your audience? Powerpoint hints & tips... One point at a time. Light text / dark background. Biggest element is the most important. Don't overwhelm the listener with visuals. Finally the biggest tip - when you are speaking - YOU are the focus, slides & visuals are only their to emphasis your point.

Are you happy with the day job? Do you have thoughts and passions for your sector (or something else) - might you be able to make your own business or side gig and see where things go. Put your best dragon's den attitude on and think about what could be...

2 minutes to think about how you could change your world...

Will robots take your job??? Might AI make your job more enjoyable. Grab a cuppa and a biscuit, as we think about the impact technology will have on our working lives.

How will technology make our work better and more satisfying? Don't worry about the terminators coming for your job - they're not a patch on you!