by Robert Olding | Sep 3, 2015 | Other
I’m really looking forward to brushing up my editing skills by participating in an editing workshop tomorrow to be presented by the marvellous Margie Riley – aka Better Manuscript Editing. Editing and proofreading are such under-rated skills yet they can...
by Robert Olding | Aug 14, 2015 | Other
People keep saying this about my Public Speaking for Introverts workshops. Contact me soon to book a session for your staff – in case they convince me. South-east Queensland: $350 plus GST. Per workshop, not per attendee. NFPs/Interstate/Overseas: By negotiation....
by Robert Olding | Aug 1, 2015 | Effective Writing
Tax practitioners and tax officers alike, indeed all professionals, are at risk of their message failing to meets its target in an environment where we are all overwhelmed with communications. So it was a great privilege to last week again spend two days helping to...
by Robert Olding | Jul 21, 2015 | Effectiveness, Other
I’m a dreadful disappointment to my sons. Of all the fathers they could have had, theirs had to be in that miniscule minority of Australian men who, on being asked whether they “saw the game” on the weekend, is unlikely to know what sport they were expected to be...
by Robert Olding | Jul 21, 2015 | Other
It was my great privilege to present to 60 plus ATO officers today on habits of highly effective tax officers. How heartening to find the group so engaged and focused on how to maintain and continuously improve their effectiveness. Doubtless there are many challenges...
by Robert Olding | Jul 10, 2015 | Other
THANK YOU to all the people who provided suggestions on audience participation strategies. I am presenting the first of my sessions on Habits of Highly Effective Tax Officers in about 10 days and will adopt some of them for those sessions. If you have experiences or...
by Robert Olding | Jul 8, 2015 | Public Speaking/Presenting
An attendee at one of my workshops on Public Speaking for Introverts asked for tips on how to avoid “um-ing” and “ah-ing”. It is very easy to fall into the habit, or to use other distracting fillers, especially if you are delivering material...
by Robert Olding | Jun 20, 2015 | Other, Public Speaking/Presenting
My workshops on Public Speaking for Introverts are going on the road next week, Melbourne on Monday, Adelaide on Tuesday. I love this topic – really looking forward to these workshops. For information about Public Speaking for Introverts, see...
by Robert Olding | Jun 3, 2015 | Public Speaking/Presenting
Today I posted this story on my website www.publicspeakingintroverts.net. It is the first of my interviews on anxiety in public speaking and other performance contexts. I would love to hear your story too. All content is cleared by interviewees and can be presented...
by Robert Olding | May 28, 2015 | Leadership, Other
Have you observed a highly effective tax officer or other public official? In July, I have the privilege of presenting to an Australian Taxation Office skills training session on the Habits of Highly Effective Tax Officers. If you have any observations or stories that...
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