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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What do I do if I don’t know the answer to a question asked during Q & A?

by Hilari Weinstein

August 18, 2010 • 0 comments

That depends. If answering the question requires input from a specialist who is not in attendance at the interview: Let the panel know that the specialist will likely have the best answer to that question and you will contact that individual immediately upon leaving...

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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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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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The Golden Circle

by Hilari Weinstein

April 10, 2010 • 0 comments

A friend of mine recently sent me a video featuring Simon Sinek.  According to Wikipedia, Simon is a marketing consultant known for developing “The Golden Circle,” a model based on human decision-making that guides organizations on how to inspire people to buy or support...

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Question: What should I do if I find myself going off on a tangent when giving a presentation

by Hilari Weinstein

March 9, 2010 • 0 comments

This is one reason why rehearsing your presentation is so critical.  Practicing increases the likelihood that you will stay on track and hit your key points without getting a case of verbal vomit.  However, if it does happen use this simple strategy: 1.    Stop...

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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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Voice Demonstrating Discomfort?

by Hilari Weinstein

February 26, 2010 • 0 comments

Some speakers demonstrate their discomfort in their voice. Most often, when we are nervous or uncomfortable we go higher in our vocal register.  The solution is to go much lower in the vocal register temporarily without getting monotone.  This will have a calming affect...

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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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Demonstrate Good Listening Skills in Your Project Interviews

by Hilari Weinstein

January 13, 2010 • 0 comments

You show the client how well you will listen to them on the project by how well you listen in the project interview. Do you attentively listen to the other members of your team when they are presenting? Do you talk over people? Did...

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