So it’s Saturday morning and you want to go to ‘town’ to shop (or maybe attend a conference at Central Bank Auditorium). For whichever of the numerous possible reasons, no one can drop you or pick you back up and you are not even going to attempt to rely on public transportation. The parkade (your go-to spot during the week) is closed…where are you going to park? Don’t worry, we’ve…
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By Hillis Byer Sitting in a taxi on my way to Curepe junction, the taxi driver looks up at the lowering sky and remarks “That rain going an’ come down heavy and town going an’ flood out for sure.” “Hmmm,” was all I could reply as I silently thanked all my stars [both lucky and unlucky] that I wouldn’t be one of the commuters making my way through City Gate…
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by TEDxPortofSpain Speaker Coach and TEDxPortofSpain curator: Keita Demming The TED format is very different. It is not a speech or a lecture. Start by watching a few TED Talks. Do not try to get your speaker to mimic any of these talks. Get familiar with the TED style and format. Remind your speaker that it is a cardinal sin to go over their time. Your role as a coach is…
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