Is it OK to read from notes, if I have Public Speaking Anxiety?
Is It Okay to Speak While Holding Notes? This is one of the most commonly asked questions and problems of novice speakers. Most of us have been taught to write essays and we have read many books, so when it comes to preparing for a speech, we are great at writing the speech. The Problem...Continue reading→
From fear to action: Turning negative feedback into growth
How Negative Feedback Shapes Our Actions and Mindset Why One Bad Experience Can Stop Us from Trying Again As with many things in life, we base our next action on a past response or experience. A single bad experience can stop us from trying again, simply because it made us afraid. Our interpretation of feedback...Continue reading→
We are separating and it is official. Poem
I wrote this piece originally as an article in view of what is happening in the Middle East, Palestine, and the world in general. I recently read it at my Toastmasters club and many people suggested that I should publish it as a poem. I hope that this will help us rethink before we start...Continue reading→
Why “agreeing to disagree” is holding you back
The problem with the Sandwich Feedback Method If you're a member of Toastmasters International, you've likely learned about the Sandwich Method for delivering feedback. It follows this structure: Start with a positive comment – Acknowledge something well done. Introduce the negative feedback – Highlight an area for improvement. End with another positive comment – Soften...
Tips on dealing with negative feedback: The Nailing it method.
Receiving and processing negative feedback is not easy. It could be as simple as someone expressing their opinion or a business plan that does not generate revenue. This weekend I learnt about my friend’s brother who had committed suicide. He was an entrepreneur, like many of us, and unfortunately, his plans had not turned out...Continue reading→
It is Official. We are Separating but can we stop the fight?
I have written this article in view of what is happening in the Middle East, Palestine, and the world in general. I hope that this will help us rethink before we start supporting war over peace, answering violence with more violence, and killing innocent children in the process. We are separating & it is Official...Continue reading→
Top 5 problems that make a pitchdeck fall flat on its face when fundraising
Over the past 5 years, I have had the pleasure of working with many startups in numerous incubators and accelerators. On average I have received and reviewed 5 to 10 pitchdecks per week and I have worked, hands-on, approximately with one or two startups per month to improve their pitchdeck and get them ready for...Continue reading→
Electric cars & The Future of mobility. Discussion Summary
A few days ago (18th of October 2023) I had the pleasure of hosting a discussion with Frank Abkenar the Ex-Director of Global Powertrain Ford Motor Company, about The Future of Electric Vehicles & Global warming. We covered various topics, such as: – How long it will take to replace all Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles, – The...Continue reading→
The 3 Top scenarios in Startup Fundraising & why they FAIL
As an entrepreneur and startup founder, I have been through all three scenarios. It was tough, it was demotivating and it was even harder to get up and accept that I have failed over and over again to get the most important message across “What’s in it for the investor?” Over the past few years,...Continue reading→
Double Edge Sword: Home & War
Anyone who knows me by now, also knows that I am passionate and vociferous about the subject of refugees and immigration. In this Sunday’s post & book recommendation, I cover a book that has been on my reading list for some time, “Tribe” by Sebastian Junger. Junger explains how during combat, war, or even natural...Continue reading→