Getting the Right Job

June 23, 2025By Dale KleinBreathing|Job Success|Professionalism|Public Speaking, Business Etiquette|Interviewing|Job Success, Communication Style|Goal-Setting, Goal-Setting, Job Success, Networking

[Image by Gerd Altmann of Pixabay] Recently, while coaching one of my clients, I learned that my client was exploring other career options.  That led into a discussion regarding informational interviews, which is of course tied to public speaking. You may be wondering what the connection is so I’ll tell you what my client and … Read More

Is a Dress Rehearsal necessary?

June 16, 2025By Dale KleinCredibilty, Fear, Goal-Setting, Job Success

[Image by Gerd Altmann of Pixabay] Over the years many of my clients have asked “Is a dress rehearsal necessary?” My response is always the same: Absolutely. If you’re like most of my clients you’ve likely either thought or said: “I don’t have enough time.” Or you possibly said: “I know my subject like the … Read More

Nail Your Presentation

June 9, 2025By Dale KleinCommunication Style, Credibilty, Goal-Setting|Public Speaking, Job Success|Presentation Skills

[Image by chrisreadingfoto of Pixabay] Do you nail your presentation? Would you like to nail your presentation? First, let’s be sure we understand the meaning of this expression. When a speaker nails a presentation he or she delivers it flawlessly, connects with the audience and takes the audience members on a journey of transformation. Does … Read More

You May Be Your Biggest Obstacle

June 2, 2025By Dale KleinCommunication Style, Communication Style|Goal-Setting, Communication Style|Job Success|Leadership, Credibilty, Job Success, Listening|Questions, Professionalism

[Image by Gerd Altmann of Pixabay] Yes…you may be your biggest obstacle.  How is that possible, you may ask?  Consider that you’re a coach or a supervisor where your client or team member is either older than you or more experienced than you or possibly both!! You can’t change your age or level of experience, … Read More

Go for the Gold

May 26, 2025By Dale KleinCommunication patterns, Communication Style|Goal-Setting, Communication Style|Job Success|Leadership, Goal-Setting|Job Success|Leadership|Professionalism, Gratitude, Job Success|Leadership|Professionalism, Presentation Skills|Professionalism

[Image by Hamiltonlean of Pixabay] As public speakers, what do you think of when you hear Go for the Gold? Anything is possible…for starters. That’s because you’re right—it is! Especially when you factor in these variables including your Needs assessment Room set-up Confidence level Stage Presence Microphone options Volume Intonation Rate Non-verbal language (gestures, eye-connection) … Read More

Past Predicts Future

April 21, 2025By Dale KleinCommunication patterns, Goal-Setting|Job Success, Job Success|Leadership, Presentation Skills|Professionalism

[Image by Gerd Altmann of Pixabay] Do you believe the past predicts the future? That’s what’s behind asking behavioral questions when you’re conducting an interview. According to a post from LinkedIn, asking behavioral questions assists you in hiring high-potential candidates.  As we know, interviewing skills are not that easy to develop and are considered to be … Read More