Many of us will celebrate Thanksgiving this week. It’s often a time to acknowledge gratitude or thankfulness and helps us feel generally pretty good. We’re glad for this holiday and the spirit it brings us. However what if we’re thankful for the wrong reason? For example you may have thought: *I’m so thankful… I wasn’t … Read More
Author: Dale Klein
Are you a Tongue Clicker?
[Image by Florian Pircher of Pixabay] We’re all familiar with the oral behavior of tongue clicking (or clucking). In fact, we may have used tongue clicking inadvertently at some point in time. If you’re unsure of what I’m discussing, this is what we hear or use when we’re just about to speak or occasionally we … Read More
Predictable=Boring
[Image by Debbie Courson Smith of Pixabay] How many times have you heard a speaker begin by saying…”Today I’m going to talk about…” or “Our agenda for today is…” When I hear my clients start their remarks this way, I tell them it’s too predictable and that equates to boring. Does this sound familiar? Why is predictable boring? … Read More
Headphones: Are they right for you?
[Image: Lutz Peter from Pixabay] Did you know there are several benefits to using headphones when you’re a speaker? We’ve all seen speakers who use them but we may be unaware of the benefits provided by headphones. Here is a list of gains from using headphones or a headset: Ergonomic: This is probably my favorite … Read More
Fear of Fear
[Image: ambermb from Pixabay] Most likely we’ve all had days where we simply want to hide out under the pillows, especially when it comes to public speaking. That may sound all too familiar. By now we’re aware that fear of public speaking is extremely common and ranks pretty high on the list of what people … Read More
What if…
[Image by Dirk Wouters of Pixabay] Anything is possible even if the probability isn’t high. By that I mean, imagine if… You opt to lead by example You’re recommended to be a spokesperson You need to fill in for someone designated to be a speaker You’re called on to communicate with a prospect You want … Read More
Speaking Like You Mean Business
Best way to increase your business is by…Speaking Like You Mean Business. If you’re not already doing this I have good news because you can learn all you need to know by attending my new SUNY Adirondack online course from 9-10 a.m. on Wednesday, October 21 and Wednesday, October 28. In two invaluable hours, here’s what … Read More
Finding the Right Fit
[Image by Pavlofox at Pixabay] When it comes to conducting an interview, what matters most is finding the right fit. It’s somewhat like having a well-oiled machine with all the parts in place. Quite a task, you may think. Having conducted numerous interviews, I understand this challenge. In the virtual world in which we now … Read More
Picture This
[Image by Uwe Baumann from Pixabay] For those who have hired me as their communication coach, I often say it is our responsibility as a speaker to make it easy for our listener. Multiple ways exist to accomplish this however one that I favor is the use of imagery or visual language. Among the reasons … Read More
What Do You Stand for?
[Image by Quinn Kampshroer from Pixabay] What do you stand for? Having values helps define what we stand for. It’s a form of identity or branding. With the passing of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, this topic became one of top priority to me. We may not feel we’re an icon but regardless, it helps to know … Read More