[Image by Gerd Altmann of Pixabay] Two of the most important words a public speaker has are…what if. I imagine you’ve said those two words before as have most speakers. It shows one is anticipating possibilities. Here are several examples of “what ifs” that you may have encountered already or will encounter sometime in your … Read More
[Image by Gerd Altmann of Pixabay] We’ve all known that what we wear has results, but what you may not know is the term for this phenomenon which is enclothed cognition. This term was coined in 2012 by Adam and Galinsky in the journal of Social Psychology. According to Wikipedia, it refers to the overall influence … Read More
Anyone whom I’ve had the privilege of assisting with public speaking skills, knows that I strongly believe in preparation. To that end, I offer the concept of a “toolkit” with a wide variety of tools that are designed for those who are public speakers. This has received rave reviews from my clients as they feel … Read More
[Image by Gerd Altmann of Pixabay] We often wish we could put up a sign saying “Please do not disturb” and all would be right. As a public speaker, that sounds good but it simply doesn’t happen! Not only does our audience become distracted but this can affect the speaker as well. Before I share several … Read More
[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
[Image by Gerd Altmann of Pixabay] CURIOSITY—surprised? Maybe you believe you already are curious, but are you? Curiosity is the key driving force behind our motivation to learn and experience new information. Being curious is what creates a growth mindset and helps us to be more successful. We all have experience with something not turning … Read More
[Image by Gerd Altmann of Pixabay] Do you know your own self-worth? Tough question but one with which we should place great value. Self-worth can be “measured” by several variables such as: —how many connections we have on social media —how much money we have —our to-do list —our job title —our age —our appearance … Read More
[Image by Gerd Altmann of Pixabay] To repurpose is to use in a new way. Most of the clients I’ve had the privilege of assisting to sound their best when they communicate, believe their work is done once they give their presentation. While it may feel that way to some, the reality is that when … Read More
[Image by Gerd Altmann of Pixabay] Your big day has arrived and you’ve just presented. Many speakers think once they present they’re done…not quite. The follow-up starts right now and here are fourteen effective ways you can accomplish this. You definitely want the conversation to continue and you want to do so in a timely … Read More
[Image by Gerd Altmann of Pixabay] Do you believe in “office hours” or do you simply say you do? In my opinion, office hours are a necessity, particularly in our current workplace. Here are some essential guidelines you may want to consider: Keep your office hours consistent (e.g. 8-12 a.m. daily, 5-8 p.m. Monday, your … Read More