
January 14, 2021Katie Karlovitz
Webinar Success Tips
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hen I gave a webinar a few weeks ago, the subject of which was “Meetings You Won’t Want to Miss” I was shocked to learn that after speaking for 45 minutes on the subject… I still had 387 attendees and they had questions. About meetings??
Well…yes. And the point is that just...

December 23, 2020Katie Karlovitz
When “You have strong opinions” is Really Code for Something Else.
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mmm. I’m wondering if other people have noticed the same thing. There are times when I’ve been told exactly those words (above) and in a tone meant to mildly shame or judge. As if having a less dynamic point of view would be preferable to the listener, as well as better suited to my...

December 16, 2020Katie Karlovitz
Five Confidence Killers
Lately I’ve been running workshops, interviewing people, giving quizzes, and lecturing on public speaking, which is not new. What is new is the nearly unanimous desire people are expressing for feeling more confident being themselves in public.
Contrast that with the ubiquitous presence of cameras...

November 25, 2020Katie Karlovitz
Dealing With Harsh Criticism
Afew weeks ago, I gave a presentation on public speaking skills, which is something I do regularly. Normally they go well but this time, the person who produced the event was sharply critical of my performance. At first I was stunned, then furious, and finally I felt mortified and depressed.Basically, I...