Reading the Room is a vital skill for all public speakers. It’s more than establishing eye-connection…so much more. When a public speaker reads the room, he/she is trying to understand the perspective of the listener, which will ultimately drive success! Additionally, striving to read the room, leads to potential collaboration by finding common ground. It … Read More
[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] 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
Do you have a voice that’s listened to? Many of us don’t but that can change! For starters—ask yourself the following questions: Do you… Regularly hydrate? Avoid smoking? Practice vocal warm-ups? Use a microphone when appropriate? Take periodic “vocal naps” to rest your voice? Use a humidifier in your home especially during colder months? Monitor … Read More