Minions!

Today, I’m going to give some monktress advice on wth to do when it’s time to give your first n00b talk*. Giving talks may sometimes feel like part of the 13 steps of being dragged to hell, but is necessary for your advancement in the Elder Monk world. You may believe the only people good at giving talks are ones that are natural extroverts- that is a lie. Giving a presentation is an act, and as the fantastical Cary Grant faked being a charming gentlemen until he grew into that person, you too shall fake being a good presenter until you become one.

I am going to presume you know how to properly construct your slides; there are a plethora of websites devoted to such things. If the minions demand it, I might do a mini baby-getting-your-feet-wet version of how to make not sucktastical slides (Ed: dude just read Dr Becca's awesome shizzle here, and Scicurious' epic stuff here). But for now, here are Hermitage the D-List Monktress’ basic tips to be an awesome presenter: Continue Reading »