[Image by Jan Vasek of Pixabay] How many times have you either said or heard “Do you have a sec?” or “This will just take a sec.” Reality is that nothing takes a “sec” so why bother saying it? Yet, too often we may inadvertently say this phrase when it’s truly inaccurate. Time is an … Read More
[Image by Pedro Figueras of Pixabay] We’re all pretty familiar with stress and typically associate it with something negative. Right so far? Having stress is quite normal in that it’s a natural part of our life. However, how we react to that stress and what we do with it is an entirely different subject. As … Read More
They’re a natural part of life…questions, that is. Questions can come up in any number of places such as websites, conversations, interactions, meetings, presentations, as well as in-person or online interviews. And yet, we’re often surprised when we’re asked certain questions or worse yet we may feel ill-prepared. Here are a few ideas to consider … Read More
[Image by Mabel Amber of Pixabay] On a reality show the judges often tell the contestants to “Stay in Your Lane” so I gave that advice some thought as it relates to public speakers, because it does. To be clear, the expression “Stay in Your Lane” means to not veer from what you do best. … Read More