Since I’ve had the privilege of coaching a vast array of clients since 1994, occasionally I hear the same question. In this case, I’m referring to how a speaker is introduced. Let’s start with this question: Should the speaker self-introduce or have another person introduce him or her? My recommendation is to always opt for … Read More
Your Voice: A Liability or An Asset to Your Business Success? As an entrepreneur or an employee, you know that the average business day is replete with interactions with others. Depending on your role and the particular day, you might find yourself involved in any of the following activities: Initiating or following up on a … Read More
The Power of Words: How to Build Your Vocabulary The Johnson O’ Connor Research Foundation determined: “A person’s vocabulary level was the best single aptitude for predicting occupational success in every area. Furthermore, vocabulary is not innate, and can be acquired by everybody.” Building your vocabulary starts with asking yourself this simple question: “Why do I want to increase … Read More
Sensible Cell Phone Usage: How to be Enlightened vs. Entrapped As business professionals, we know that selecting and using the right tools goes a long way towards helping us accomplish our goals. And for the majority of us, cell phone usage is an absolute necessity. In fact, many have become so dependent on it that … Read More
Phone-omenal Communication: Making Your Messages Ring Through on and off the Telephone Have you ever interacted with someone either face-to-face or over the phone, and thought to yourself: I really dread talking to this person. Why doesn’t this person ever seem to get it? This person never seems to listen to me. Why am I … Read More
The Business Leader’s Guide to Successful Communication How many of you consider yourself to be a business person? How many of you consider yourself to be a business leader? Just about anyone can go into business or even call themself a business person. So then, what creates a “business leader”? This is an important distinction. … Read More
How to Polish Your Speaking Skills: It’s Time for T.I.P.S. When requested to write an article about public speaking tips, I experienced an epiphany, of sorts. Now there’s a word I’ve never written, let alone spoken! Many people will do just about anything to avoid public speaking. Or, you may have said “Who’s got the … Read More
Does your network, Net Work? The concept of private practice is certainly not new to the field of Speech Pathology. However, one aspect of private practice that is still evolving, is that of Corporate Speech Pathology. Beginning in 1994 I established a private practice in Corporate Speech Pathology; initially on a part-time basis and now … Read More
Can You Hear Me? Making the Most of Microphones Picture yourself at a professional conference and the speaker walks up to the microphone and says: “Is this thing on?” or “Can you hear me okay?” Maybe you’ve even heard yourself asking these same questions of your audience. If so, you’re not alone! Professional and seasoned … Read More
Listen Up: Leveraging Your Listening Skills is More than Hearsay! Do any of the following remarks sound familiar? Excuse me, what did you say? Would you mind repeating that? I’m sorry but I didn’t catch what you just said. Whether you’ve heard these remarks from others, or you, yourself have said them, it’s symptomatic of … Read More