Vocab 1
life-changing
fateful
a-ha moment
epiphany
The graph tells us that sales are increasing (Wh-...).
What this graph tells us is that the sales are increasing.
Paula is willing to go against others' opinions if she believes in an idea.
Paula doesn't mind swimming against the tide when she believes in an idea.
What are the three strategies to be personal and relatable when giving presentations?
1) include relevant stories about yourself or people you know;
2) give examples that show the idea in action;
3) make sure the talk isn't too abstract.
likely to change suddenly
unstable
to become smaller or narrower
contract
Start-up founders need good communication skills (It ..).
It is good communication skills that start-up founders need.
Hiring individuals who can seamlessly integrate into the team is of utmost significance.
It is important to hire people who fit in with the team.
Which of the following is an example of hedging?
1) I can't say for certain that...
2) Do you really want to ...?
3) Maybe it's just me, but ...
3) Maybe it's just me, but ...
polite in a formal way
civil
out of control
trigger-happy
Poor communication causes problems (Wh...).
What causes problems is poor communication.
Louise took a risk by expressing her desire to double the budget.
Louise was sticking her neck out when she said she'd like to double the budget.
Give three tips that can help overcome the effects of feeling nervous before the talk.
1) rehearse the talk;
2) visit the room you will be presenting in;
3) memorize the first few and last few sentences of the talk.
easily spread to other people
contagious
to have a feeling of sharp points in your body
tingle
Co-founders need to have a clear legal agreement (The thing that ...).
The thing that co-founders need is a clear legal agreement.
It's wiser to conform than to cause problems at this juncture.
I think it is better to toe the line than to make trouble at this point.
Give any three tips that can help overcome the effects of feeling nervous during the talk.
1) wear comfortable clothes;
2) don't rush and remember to breathe;
3) make eye contact;
4) engage with the audience;
5) have water onstage;
6) keep in mind, your audience may not see that you are as nervous as you think you are.
weak and easily hurt
vulnerable to
providing the right conditions for smth
conducive to
You need to be honest with your business partner (The person...)
The person you need to be honest with is your business partner.
I believe that adopting a flexible attitude is the most effective strategy when you're a newcomer to a team.
I think when you are new to a team, the best approach is to go with the flow.
Give other three tips (which were not mentioned) that can help overcome the effects of feeling nervous during the talk.
1) wear comfortable clothes;
2) don't rush and remember to breathe;
3) make eye contact;
4) engage with the audience;
5) have water onstage;
6) keep in mind, your audience may not see that you are as nervous as you think you are.