Taking meetings to the next level...

I’ve seen John Ward do his magic with models and clay but this year at VizThink in San Jose the core message really sank in. It had to do with the way our body uses imagery in its core processing. It’s an understanding that is at the heart of why graphic facilitation works and how to deepen its impact. John ran a session at VizThink titled “Kinesthetic Modeling: Visual Thinking in 3 Dimensions” along with fellow facilitators Regina Rowland, Nick Payne, and Julie Gieseke—all skilled graphic facilitators.

Six Minutes Speaking and Presentation Skills is a website with lots of resources for speakers. It is maintained by Andrew Dlugan, a Canadian speaker, trainer and coach.  Dlugan is not a 'quick fixer', his information is sound and considered and as far as I can tell, in every way in line with current knowledge and science about what makes a good presentation. He also publishes critiques of video recorded speeches, a very effective way to learn good speaking skills. There is also a form and some good advice on how to do your own critiques.

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Based on this article below I would conclude most meeting planners have no time for anything new. That is disappointing, because I believe that meeting planners will be the biggest resource for future Meeting Architects. I hear from senior planners that are looking for new directions that they look favourably upon a career as Meeting Architects.

ScienceDaily (July 23, 2009) — Feeling stressed? Then try savoring the scent of lemon, mango, lavender, or other fragrant plants. Scientists in Japan are reporting the first scientific evidence that inhaling certain fragrances alter gene activity and blood chemistry in ways that can reduce stress levels.

ScienceDaily (June 15, 2009) — Older adults are able to retain better cognitive functioning during sleep deprivation than young adults, according to a research abstract that will be presented on Wednesday, June 10, at SLEEP 2009, the 23rd Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies.

How many things do you believe and act on, that aint so? I always knew that Seattle was the most rained on city in the U.S. Kids were born there with umbrellas in their hand. Now I saw the stats and Atlanta, Boston and New York are worse. Another urban myth dies. Do you think the word stupid, when you read or hear pitches for herbs and supplement concoctions? Me too, but recent research by independent sources indicates many work as well as prescription drugs, and without harmful side effects. Turns out that scientists find

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