Stand & Deliver

Data tells the story, but empathy drives the connection. As leaders, we often rely on metrics to guide decisions, but what happens when we pause to understand the human behind the data? Alex Moggridge explains why the extra step of human connection isn't just a nice-to-have—it's a game changer. ?? #Leadership #EmpathyInBusiness #HumanConnection

One more shout out after #AASP24 … this one to Stand & Deliver, a phenomenal company that primes organizations for high-performance communication and leadership. I’ve enjoyed being one of their Performance Coaches this year working with leaders from organizations such as Cisco, Genentech and Caterpillar Inc. I appreciate the compliments on my presentation style and effectiveness in my communication during this year’s workshop. Comments like "I can honestly say I walked out of your session a better practitioner. So thank you very much!" and "You have such a gift in making complex concepts very tangible. Thanks for such a great learning experience!" were posted here on LinkedIn. I pass the credit on to Peter Meyers and my S&D colleagues for the training and enhancing my skill set. “As We Speak” is their book. It lays out the blueprint for elite communication. S&D offers exceptional training for those who want a deep dive. You can get the book (and learn more) here: https://lnkd.in/ggxU2aEa And thanks again to my S&D friends! Rebecca Hirota Amy Potozkin Oliver Spensley-Corfield Ari Butler Kim Hamilton Nawal Bengholam Liesel Robinson Mary Wayte Bradburne Rob Baedeker Adam Fierman Dawn L. Troupe and more!

A truly incredible week in San Diego with Alexis Chamow and Stand & Deliver! We supported the good people of Autodesk as they shared their brilliant ideas for the future with 12,000 of their biggest fans. ?? #MakeAnything #AU2024 Leona Frank Maurice Patel Rachael Appleton Will Lucas Lisa Rotzinger Nikola Todorovic you rock!

Celebrating another year of Carrie Paff helping #AU impact thousands of Autodesk customers and partners!

The Double-Edged Sword of Constructive Feedback Presenting at Black Hat USA this August was a real thrill. It was one of the biggest audiences I've ever presented in front of, and represented one of my first big opportunities to speak directly to professionals in the tech industry instead of the usual legal professionals.?I worked for countless hours to prepare, including with an amazing coach at Stand & Deliver. Sharing my expertise on the government's enforcement landscape and risks to cybersecurity professionals felt vital. But admittedly I rely on a steady stream of self-affirmation to conquer imposter syndrome and power through each day. I find constructive feedback like the evaluations yesterday to be hard. Here goes mine: ?Delivery Matters: One attendee called my delivery "forced." That stings, but it's a signal I need to refine my approach for different audiences and try not to sound as rehearsed as I absolutely was. ?Humility Over Hype: Ouch, this one hurt the most. My attempt to set the stage by describing my education and professional history came off at least to some as shameless self-promotion. ?In their words, my description of my accomplishments "was cringy and could have been handled more humbly. As a tech person, I don't give a sh!t. Your speech and actions will tell me if you are smart. My advice – let your actions and accomplishments speak for what you've done in the past." Of course I can see how showcasing expertise through substance is more impactful than proclaiming it. I suppose I did focus too much on introducing myself including my academic credentials in an effort to set the context for my talk. ?Speaking Truth to Power: I was criticized for calling out the massive power of the U.S. government and the pain that its enforcement decisions have caused and continue to cause to cyber security professionals. ?For this, I'm not sorry—even if at least one attendee felt this was a personal attack on current and former government officials.?I proudly call out capricious enforcement that targets easy scapegoats over real culpability. If that offends those enabling such actions, I won't apologize. This issue is too critical. ?The Path Forward: Feedback, even if uncomfortable, is a chance to learn. I'll take these insights to heart, refine my delivery, and keep advocating for the cybersecurity and wider tech community with humility and conviction. ?A Call to Action: To those who have taken the time and effort to deliver constructive feedback, thank you for your honesty. It's not always easy to give or receive, but it's how we grow. I'd be grateful to hear from any of my LinkedIn friends and all my mentors and coaches both formal and informal, if you have any thoughts for me and anyone else on how to gracefully accept and interpolate constructive feedback. Carrie Paff, Matt Schwartz, Ron Bell, Lidia Giuliano #growthmindset #publicspeaking #BlackHatUSA

#AutodeskUniversity Day 2 connections with Carrie Paff from Stand & Deliver. Celebrating all the amazing speakers on keynote and theater stages.

Recently I completed an incredible Google Cloud Space Speaker Training with the amazing Dr. Jason Ransom, Danielle Krause, M.S.Ed, and Oliver Spensley-Corfield from Stand & Deliver! ?? Exceeded all my expectations! The energy was electric, and I learned so much about crafting compelling content that resonates with audiences! Key takeaways: ?? Audience-centric content is key: Understand their needs and emotions! ???Delivery matters: Posture, movement, and vocal variety are essential for connection. ??♀?Mindset is everything: Manage your state for peak performance. If you ever get a chance to work with Stand & Deliver, DO IT! ?? You won't regret it. Thanks to all Googlers for sharing the moments: Alexander Schmid, Anant Vikram, André Berens, Alex Wayne Newton, Barrett Conway, Christian Hesse, Clémence C., Claudia Fuchs, Diana Nanova, Kevin Peacock, Mats Berglin, Markus Werdenich, Oliver Gehlert, Pietro Verzi, Laura Schütz, Sebastian Stadtrecher, Sylvestre Basso And of course, a special shoutout and thank you to Nicola Wittekindt for organizing this.

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I had an incredible two days honing my public speaking skills at a workshop designed for Googlers who present at our Munich EBC (Cloud Space). Big shout out to the amazing trainers from Stand & Deliver (standdeliver.com, Stand & Deliver, Dr. Jason, Oliver, and Danielle) who provided expert guidance and a supportive learning environment - I especially appreciated the tips on creating positive beliefs. Loved connecting with a diverse group of Googlers and learning from their experiences. Feeling energized and ready to take the stage! Thanks to Nicola Wittekindt for organizing this top-notch training for us! #publicspeaking #presentationskills #googlelife #standanddeliver

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