Some of us love it and others dread it. Whichever applies to you, the fact is that change occurs whether we like it or not. When it’s a professional change, that can hit us hard but how we manage that change and communicate about it makes a significant difference in how we feel impacted. On … Read More
Breathing
Retaining your communication composure
Earlier today I read an article about how UN ambassador Nikki Haley stayed above the fray by keeping her cool. Admirable…for any of us. Yet it’s often easier said than done when we’re in a tense or stressful situation. Given the choice, I believe most of us want to feel relaxed vs. stressed so here … Read More
The Beauty of the Breath
How well do you breathe? While it may sound like an odd question, it’s actually essential in determining how well you communicate. Having coached clients since 1994, it’s more and more common for me to hear clients complain about how they sound. What surprises them is when we turn our attention to their breathing. Naturally, … Read More
The Beauty of the Breath
What if I told you that you may not be breathing effectively? Sure, this may sound a bit odd; after all who really takes the time to think about breathing in general, let alone whether or not it’s effective? It’s not exactly a course any of us took in college, right! But then again…maybe that’s … Read More