We all go off the rails sometimes when we think we’re presenting a short story, but it ends up going long. Dean shares a simple idea to keep stories short, because there’s nothing more annoying than a story that just won’t end.
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We recently sat down with three A/E/C senior leaders to discuss the state of the industry from their perspective.
From boots-on-the-ground realities to future-forward thinking, this conversation offers practical insights and thoughtful perspectives you won’t want to miss.
A big thank you to Derek, Spencer, and Chris for bringing their expertise to the table!
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The prospect of presenting can often focus our attention on ourselves and our own perceived shortcomings, which can create an “every person for themselves” mentality. So when a team presents together, this mentality can create critical problems.
In this post, Pete shares his thoughts about how to avoid this mentality and fulfill your role as a team-player.
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You want to help someone present better—in their presentation, pitch, or shortlist project interview, so you give them feedback, coaching, and guidance. But are you giving them what they really need? Dean defines “what they really need,” and how to bring it to them, and what really makes the difference.
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We’ve all experienced the problems that come with being judged. But we all tend to judge other people regardless, and ignore the idea that we’re causing problems by doing that.
In this post, Pete shares a couple thoughts about how to reduce those problems that we create when we judge.
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Power dynamics get in the way all the time – of healthy relationships, successful interactions, and confident presentations.
In this post, Pete offers one power dynamic that consistently optimizes all of those things: The power dynamic of partnership.
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You can’t do the project you don’t win. And sometimes, you can’t win a project if you don’t have the right “cast” in your presentation team.
In his latest post, Dean shares his thoughts about how to cast the right presenters in the right presentation roles.
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Some interviews to win projects are virtual, and sometimes decision-makers choose to leave their camera off in that scenario.
What can you do to keep this from throwing you off-balance? Pete shares his thoughts.
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Audiences sometimes struggle to process what a presenter is saying. Dean advocates the slow steady pace, with a fast and slow twist that keeps people awake.
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For many of us, networking has so many potentially conflicting priorities, it can be hard to focus on the one that might be the simplest and most valuable: Being likable.
In this latest post, Pete shares his thoughts about how to get out of your own way and achieve likability quickly and easily.
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