[Image by H.B. from Pixabay] For those readers who live in the northeast, the meteorologists tell us we’re set to “warm-up” but the real question is do you? In my opinion, a warm-up is absolutely an activity I believe in wholeheartedly. After all, athletes warm-up physically to avoid potential injury. The approach a speaker takes … Read More
Habits
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
Whatchamacallit?
[Image by Birgit of Pixabay] Most of us know the phenomenon of “tip-of-the-tongue” but you may not realize there is a more technical term; it’s known as lethologica. This label emanates from the 2oth century and comes from two Greek words meaning forgetfulness and word. The frustration often associated with forgetting a word is common … Read More
Do you know and abide Email Etiquette (Part 2)
[Image by Craf Craf of Pixabay] As my readers realize, last week I posted Part 1 of email etiquette. This week I’m following up with Part 2. Proofread. Many people rely on spell checker and while that offers you some guidance, it’s simply not enough. I recommend first printing your email and then reading it … Read More
Name Game
[Image by Public Domain of Pixabay] If you’re reading this post, how often have you said or thought “My memory isn’t good for people’s names.” If that describes you or perhaps someone you know, you’re like most individuals. That means that you find it challenging to remember a person’s name and because it happens frequently you … Read More