by Dave Hill | Jan 8, 2011 | Presentation Skills, Presentation Skills and Communication Strategies, Structure
In 2010 I was invited to speak at a technical conference on hazard analysis relating to chemical plant explosions. The audience size was about 50 technical people. I was one of three speakers lined up to speak that morning and we had strict instructions to start and...
by Dave Hill | May 27, 2010 | Communication Strategies, Mistakes, Presentation Skills and Communication Strategies
Back in July 2000, my wife and I decided to build a large wooden fort in our back garden for our young kids. The cost of a fort “kit” was well over $1300, which was well beyond our means. As a frugal Irishman I would never be able to convince myself to...
by Dave Hill | Feb 16, 2010 | Communication Strategies, Positive Approach, Presentation Skills and Communication Strategies
Do you ever stop to think about the exceptional people who are in your circle of friends, acquaintances, neighbors, and workmates? Who are the people who inspire, motivate, and help move you forward in your life? This article is to recognize a few people and to...
by Dave Hill | Dec 23, 2009 | Presentation Skills, Presentation Skills and Communication Strategies, Training
It was August, 1987, and I was working on a sail training ship called Zebu. Zebu had seven crew, and 15 young male and female sail trainees from all over the world. The trainees would join at three-month intervals. The ship could hold 13 sails, and there were...
by Dave Hill | Dec 22, 2009 | Presentation Skills, Presentation Skills and Communication Strategies, Training
I spent 14 years of my life working on cargo and passenger ships as an engineering officer. During this time, I was involved in 4 major engine room fires and one explosion. A fire on a ship is a very frightening experience; there is nowhere to run to and the last...
