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What you do versus what you say

by Hilari Weinstein

August 11, 2011 • 0 comments

What you do speaks so loud that I cannot hear you speak. ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson Making a positive impression on the selection panel requires that what they see, hear and feel are in harmony. If they are not, it discredits the messenger. For...

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Younger team members?

by Hilari Weinstein

July 18, 2011 • 0 comments

I was recently asked: “What can be done in a project interview to minimize the perception that a team member is too young for the job?” I’ll share with you how I have coached younger PM’s in the past that has been successful. One...

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Demonstrate Character

by Hilari Weinstein

October 25, 2010 • 0 comments

It can be very powerful to share stories or examples of past projects in your project interview Q & A. Two questions that often come up are: “Tell us about a challenge you faced on a previous project and how you solved it.” “Identify...

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Learning to enjoy the process not just the end result…

by Hilari Weinstein

July 21, 2010 • 0 comments

I was working with a general contractor recently who said, “Don’t take this personally, but I hate practicing, I hate presenting, the only thing I like is the relief I feel when it is over.” His statement may resonate with some of you readers....

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Your Recipe for Speaking Success

by Hilari Weinstein

June 9, 2010 • 0 comments

I was recently leading an in-house, 5 session workshop for a construction company. After our first workshop, I gave the participants an assignment to prepare for a one-on-one session with me the following week. A couple of the guys came to that individual meeting...

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Are your beliefs setting you up for presentation success?

by Hilari Weinstein

April 26, 2010 • 0 comments

Are your beliefs supporting or hindering your desire to be a more effective speaker? “What you believe has more power than what you dream or wish or hope for. You become what you believe.” – Oprah Recently I was preparing a very bright and...

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Transitioning Speakers

by Hilari Weinstein

February 26, 2010 • 0 comments

Speaker transitions can be made more smooth and effective by: 1. Having the current speaker, we’ll call her Jane, introduce the upcoming speaker: “I’d now like to have Bob Jenson, your Project Superintendent come up and discuss our phasing plan.” 2. As the speakers...

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Sincerity: You can’t fake it until you make it

by Hilari Weinstein

January 28, 2010 • 2 comments

Sincerity is paramount to your message having an impact. If a speaker comes across insincere, we tend to discredit the speaker and dismiss their message. No one will buy your message until they buy you. Let’s take the example, “I am passionate about working...

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Follow the Football Fan’s Guide to Winning Presentations

by Hilari Weinstein

January 9, 2009 • 0 comments

'Tis the season -- football season. Ahhh, the college bowl games are about to be played and -- just around the corner -- the Super Bowl! I admit it. I am a successful professional woman with a weakness: I love my college football. Every year,...

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What you do versus what you say

Younger team members?

Demonstrate Character

Learning to enjoy the process not just the end result…

Your Recipe for Speaking Success

Are your beliefs setting you up for presentation success?

Transitioning Speakers

Sincerity: You can’t fake it until you make it

Follow the Football Fan’s Guide to Winning Presentations

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