Envisioning Possibilities
Un Family
“The family we choose for ourselves is more important than the one we were born into; that people have to earn our respect and trust, not have it handed to them simply because of genetics.”
Why Every Designer Should Practice Their Speech
In design, presentation is persuasion. When you practice speaking as much as sketching, you build trust, authority, and excitement around your ideas. A polished pitch can make the difference between a “maybe” and a “let’s do it.” Remember your voice is part of your professional toolkit. Use it well, and let it sell your vision as powerfully as your designs do.
NETWORKING …. WHAT HAPPENS AFTER
Networking is more about follow-up than first impressions.
Sound as Good as You Look
Trade shows can showcase your talent and brand but shouldn’t cost you your voice.
Stage Presence in the Studio
: You don’t need a spotlight to shine—just presence.
Stop Saying ‘Um”
Stop Saying "um" Every “um” chips away at your authority—here’s how to stop. Three Key Points: - Use pauses instead of fillers. - Practice with recordings. Slow down your pace “The right word may be effective, but no word was ever as...
Mood Boards to Mic Drops
Mood Boards to Mic Drops – Using Visual Aids Like a Pro: 1. Keep it Simple A clean, uncluttered visual is easier for your audience to absorb quickly. Too much text, too many images, or busy backgrounds can distract from the message you’re delivering. Think of...
Successful Speaking
Your design may be flawless, but if you can’t communicate it, the brilliance gets lost.
More of YOU
Leadership Is a Lifelong Practice
Say No
Every “yes” you say is a “no” to something else. Make it count.
Very true. Thanks for the reminder.
This is true. But I am also lucky that the family I was born into is also pretty awesome.
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Tim Brannan, The Other Side blog
2024 A to Z of Dungeons & Dragons, Celebrating 50 Years of D&D
That is true. People who have both types of families can count themselves lucky.