Unlock your presentation with the power of intention
If you sometimes struggle with creating presentations, you can overcome obstacles with the power of intention exercise I learned from my friend Elizabeth Clearwater of Santa Fe, N.M. One time, when I felt overwhelmed by starting to design a customized writing workshop for investment analysts, Elizabeth suggested I work through the process that I describe […]
Whiteboard video: If you want to add some visual interest
A video that only shows you speaking about a financial topic can get boring. This is why I suggest you add some visual elements. One way to boost your visual appeal to use a whiteboard, as Paddy Hirsch does. I discovered his video through a tweet by Cathy Curtis of Curtis Financial. Hirsch is senior […]
Northern Trust’s plain English ad
I like this plain English ad from Northern Trust, which I found in The Wall Street Journal on August 23, 2011, on p. B1. What about you? What about this ad appeals to you?
Reader challenge: Risk management rewrite
It’s time for a reader challenge. How would YOU rewrite the sentence below to make it more compelling and yet stay within compliance guidelines? Portfolio are managed using the latest risk management techniques. I’m looking forward to reading your suggestions!
YOU pick the winner: Most reassuring title for investors
Different folks find different titles reassuring amid the stock market’s ups and downs. This is what I’ve gathered from my call for “Article titles that reassure investors.” My readers, including connections on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook, and I have submitted the titles you’ll find below. They are listed in alphabetical order. Please vote for your […]