Category Archives: presentations

And Now for Something Completely Different

A while back, I got assigned to a different supervisor, a guy younger than me who’s dedicated to doing all the “coach” things, including helping me with my career. My first response was, “Dude, I’m 55 years old. How much … Continue reading

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Communications & Career Lessons from the von Braun Symposium

Hello, technical communication enthusiasts! I know, it’s been a while since I wrote here, so let’s get to it. On assignment for my job, last week I attended the annual American Astronautical Society (AAS) von Braun Space Exploration Symposium in … Continue reading

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Pitching Your Conference

Note: I am on leave through the end of the month. If you have a comment or question, you might have to wait a little longer than usual for me to respond. Not every organization has a formal pitch process … Continue reading

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Soft Skills: Reading Between the Lines

“Reading between the lines” sounds like a straightforward skill, but if you grew up with a very literal brain, as I did, it sometimes takes years before you get this skill working for you. I’ll take a shot at explaining … Continue reading

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Presenting, Poster Sessions, Etc.

It’s been a busy week in Tucson. In addition to playing tourist and taking a lot of notes, I presented my poster and ended up presenting a summary of a working group.

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