[Image by bobtheskater of Pixabay] Most of us understand the value of taking a test drive…but what about taking time to test drive your presentation? If this either is a new concept for you or one you haven’t used in some time, it’s definitely a form of practice. You may practice whatever you wish, however … Read More
Communication Style
Communication Style: Right or Wrong?
[Image by Gerd Altmann of Pixabay] If you’re one of my readers, you already know that we can communicate in a variety of ways. Different situations warrant different communication styles. Sometimes a direct style is indicated while at times a more indirect style may be more suitable. Did you know that there is room for … Read More
Your Communication Check-Up
[Image by QurratulAyin from Pixabay] Most likely all of us have had a health check-up…or at least we try to. My guess is that very few of us have taken the time for a Communication Check-Up. Good news is that is about to change. Here are the details you need to know: WHAT: Your Communication … Read More
What do you want in 2024?
[Image by Muneeb Khalid of Pixabay] Whether you want to start or want more from 2024, go and get it. You may want more… Networking opportunities In-person speaking engagements Virtual speaking engagements Clients Prospects Social media presence Presentation coaching Blog subjects Podcast topics Collaboration Webinars Website traffic Ways to engage your listeners Keynotes Sales leads … Read More
Reflect, Review…& (tune in next week for part 2)
[Image by Gerd Altmann of Pixabay] You may be a professional public speaker or perhaps aspire to become one. One of the key aspects that all of my public speaking clients know is the importance of two skills which are reflect and review. (Next week I’ll address the third “R” so please be sure to … Read More
Ready to Shift?
[Image by JaredfromSpace from Pixabay] Are you ready to shift? I’m talking about shifting from being an ordinary speaker to an extraordinary speaker. Most speakers want to make the shift but may not know how to do this. Here’s how… Ensure that your audience wants to hear about your topic. We’re talking about relevance. Sounds … Read More
What Goes Up Must Come Down
[Image by Public Domain from Pixabay] Most of us have heard the saying “What Goes Up Must Come Down” but it clearly applies to several aspects of speaking for instance: Relaxation: When we relax, it helps if we can focus on our eyebrows. First, we lift them up and then we drop them down to … Read More
Gender Communication Style
[Image by Markus Winkler of Pixabay] Is there a distinction among the genders when it comes to business communication style? Absolutely and Carol Kinsey Gorman, Ph.D. conducted global research on this critical topic which was presented in Forbes. Dr. Gorman noted three communication strengths in females and males and went on to state three communication … Read More