by TalkNerdy2Me | Feb 7, 2012 | GrownUpGeek
Dear Christine, “I can’t seem to concentrate at work. I’m going through a break-up, fighting with my roommate, and at odds with my parents. I feel totally overwhelmed, like one of those cartoon characters when steam starts coming out of its ears. I...
by TalkNerdy2Me | Jan 24, 2012 | CampusGeek, GrownUpGeek
*Read Andrew’s intermediate public speaking article here and his beginner public speaking article here. You perform numerous speeches in front of an audience. You make eye contact with them and notice they are paying attention to you and can hear you throughout...
by TalkNerdy2Me | Jan 13, 2012 | CampusGeek
It can be hard to stay on track in college, but it helps if you have a plan going in. The most effective plan is to model your education before you’re in college, much like a company models a rapid prototype before sending a product to market. Doing this sort of...
by TalkNerdy2Me | Jan 5, 2012 | CampusGeek, GrownUpGeek
*Read Andrew’s public speaking article for beginners here. You have done several speeches in front of people. You got up to the podium and read from your speech. You finished and the audience applauded you. You were very nervous and didn’t pay attention to...
by TalkNerdy2Me | Nov 30, 2011 | GrownUpGeek
I’ve heard the reports about college graduates having to move back home with relatives because they can’t find employment. I’ve seen the headlines that read “Is a College Degree Worth It?” and of course, the answer is a resounding YES!...