rofessional speakers know
that travel comes with the
territory—it’s a job hazard, so to speak.
But not everyone has the natural ability
to live out of a suitcase or do business
from a laptop bag. With a little practice,
you can make the most of your travel
time. If you travel a lot, this primer will
be a good reminder. If you’re new to
the game, this overview will provide
valuable tips on how to be productive
while traveling.
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breakout session to “Never waste your
time on the plane. The more you get
done while you’re traveling, the more
time you’ll have available to be with
your family when you return.” I took
his sage advice to heart and now plan
on being able to knock out a bunch of
work while I’m away from home.
I don’t sleep, watch the movie,
or mindlessly play computer games
on the plane—I work. I read client
materials, write thank-you notes and
articles, complete paperwork, create
THE MOBILE OFFICE
The late Art Berg, CSP, CPAE, who was
a pioneer in using technology to help
speakers simplify their lives, once coun-
seled the audience during a convention
PowerPoint® presentations, review large
reports and board materials, or spend
time planning. Take your office into
the air and hotel and use the uninter-
rupted time to work.
