[Image by Brett Hondow of Pixabay] Some things don’t make good business cents…and some do. Take for instance the benefits and risks to a company regarding effective or ineffective communication. First, let’s examine the potential company risks which include: Inability to attract qualified job applicants. Poor hiring decisions. Miscommunication of key information resulting in either … Read More
[Image by Kai Pilger of Pixabay] So many prospects…so little time! Not if you don’t make these mistakes. Try avoiding these 14 common mistakes: I’m too busy to network. I’ll let the prospect take the lead. … Read More
[Image by Gerd Altmann of Pixabay] Most of us had heard or said “practice makes perfect.” But is there truth in this statement? I advise my clients to not believe this but rather that purposeful practice makes perfect. You may be wondering what the difference is between these two phrases…a lot. When one says practice … Read More
[Image by Gino Crescoli of Pixabay] Some of us think we don’t have choices…but in reality we always have a choice. As public speakers, it’s imperative to make choices that fit the intention of the speech or presentation and that ensure your outcome. Here are several examples of public speaking choices: If you’re part of … Read More
[Image by Alexa from Pixabay] News flash—we don’t write the way we speak! Maybe that’s news for some of you but the reality is that the way we write an essay or an article is not the way we would talk about that essay or article. Many of my clients don’t realize this so I … Read More
[Image by ulleo of Pixabay] We may not think of ourselves as “painters” or even “artists” and yet as public speakers, it’s imperative to paint our words. Best way to do so is to say something that evokes the senses in our listeners. For example, a speaker can state facts about the beach or…a speaker … Read More
[Image by Shutterbug75 of Pixabay] As a public speaker, are you a mover and a shaker? If not, you may want to ask yourself these ten questions: What do I want to accomplish? Don’t try to fly by the seat of your pants or attempt to be impromptu. What does my audience expect, think or … Read More
[Image by Gerd Altmann of Pixabay] Who doesn’t want to make a positive impression? The goal in all communication is to make a positive impression because that’s what is most remembered. Think about a job interview, a presentation, or a meeting. In each instance, it’s imperative to make a positive impression…but how is that done? … Read More
[Image by Tiny Tribes of Pixabay] Do you take self-care…especially of your voice? I hope so. Your voice is a muscle meant to last you a lifetime. Most of us know someone who misused or abused his or her voice and as a result the voice is no longer in use or certainly not what … Read More
[Image by Pexels of Pixabay] Most public speakers use slides…but are they necessary and if so are they used correctly? Here are five common slide mistakes to avoid: Assuming you need slides in your presentation. This is an important distinction to make. I’ve both used and not used slides. I make that decision based on whether … Read More