[Image by 9883074 from Pixabay] In last week’s blog, titled The Art of Interrupting, I promised to offer guidance this week to those of us who are frequently being interrupted. If you read last week’s post, you know that sometimes it’s reasonable to interrupt a speaker and I suggested how to do this. Now let’s … Read More
{Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay] Yes, you read the title of this blog post correctly…that interrupting is indeed an art. You may be wondering how that’s even possible when most of us were taught at an early age to avoid interrupting and to wait until it was your turn. As a Corporate Communication & … Read More
[Image by Lexi Wilmes of Pixabay] Always add a presidential quality when you’re the speaker. Some of us are uncertain if we have a presidential quality as a speaker. When we’re presidential, we have presence. For instance, ask yourself these ten questions: What is your unique selling proposition? Are you viewed as a leader in … Read More
[Image by Markus Winkler from Pixabay] Names matter to most of us, as they’re a critical aspect of communication. We have multiple ways to address an individual but what really counts is asking a person what name he or she prefers. One role I have (that I imagine many of my readers also have), is … Read More
[Image by Bruno/Germany from Pixabay] In case you’re unfamiliar, as I was, with the acronym W.A.I.T. here’s what it stands for: Why Am I Talking? Hearing this acronym used recently, I felt it had significance to my profession–speaking. When researching this term I … Read More
[Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay] Earlier this month, a gentleman called saying he was told he needs to improve his diction. The gentleman asked for my opinion and I told him I agreed with the recommendation he was given so he became my client. We got to work right away and I created multiple … Read More
[Image by Biljana Jovanovic from Pixabay] American civil rights activist, Martin Luther King Jr. is well-known for saying “I have a dream.” But today I ask what do you dream about? Do you dream of… Having the ideal job Being a certain weight Exercising more Eating well Marrying your version of a perfect partner Speaking … Read More
[Image by csharker from Pixabay] Since it’s January 2021, those of us located in the northeast are all too familiar with freezing cold temperatures and an abundance of snow. As I gaze out my window…I thought this was an apt time to review brain freeze. What is brain freeze, you ask. Good question and the … Read More
[Image by USA-Reiseblogger from Pixabay] Notice I didn’t use the word resolution because traditionally many people don’t follow through on a resolution. But a goal is somehow different and it feels so good to attain our goal. With that in mind, this is an ideal time to decide you want to speak more in public. … Read More
[Image by Gerd Altmann of Pixabay] Most of us aren’t fond of rules however they do serve a viable purpose which is making us feel safe, secure, and protected. While there are certainly additional benefits, let’s focus on twenty public speaking rules as we close out the year 2020. These 20 rules include: Feeling nervous … Read More