Work and meetings

I continue to do projects, which helps me a lot. I take our Mr. Alzheimer’s doll into local schools and talk to the children. It takes me out of my doldrums. 

I’ve made a short video on how to use Zoom for a meeting. (Watch this film by Frances Isaacs here).

Don’t worry if you have to stop and gather your thoughts, it’s OK to take your time. Don’t be embarrassed at being you. It’s other people’s problem.

I write each paragraph in a different colour, with a note to pause in between them.

Try using an online tele-prompter for your speech. Some have voice-activated scrolling.

I print my speech out in large font.

Number all the pages of your speech in case you drop them. Maybe take a second set as back-up?

Always wear what is comfortable (especially shoes!). Be true to yourself.

When giving a talk, have a friend nearby who can rescue you if things go belly-up!