When it comes to contacting others or being contacted, we have several choices such as calling, speaking face-to-face, emailing, blogging, tweeting, etc. It’s all a form of communication. Even so, it’s important to recognize that writing is clearly distinct from speaking and therefore different guidelines apply. Since I’ve had Profitable Speech since 1994 one of … Read More
Interested in making your living as a speaker? Maybe you’ve considered this route before but aren’t sure how to get started. Here are six questions to consider: Do you express yourself at work? For example, consider being more outspoken at meetings as long as you’re adding value. The goal is to let others hear your … Read More
We can feel fear or anxiety over a variety of elements. Perhaps you have a fear of flying, crowds, spiders…or even public speaking. Naturally I’m in the business of working with many professionals who get anxious when it comes to speaking out loud whether to a small or large audience. So I get it! Some … Read More
What do you think of when you hear the word “present“? Most of us think of something we give to another person with possible wrapping paper and maybe even a colorful ribbon or bow attached. Sound about right? What if I told you that giving yourself is a present that is typically well-received by others. … Read More
I know what you’re probably thinking…who has the time to proofread! Well I can tell you that proofreading clearly pays off. As you know, writing is one form of communication. That means that each time you email, submit hard copies of a proposal, send your resume, blog, produce a newsletter, write an article, or even … Read More
Your next—presentation, conference call, meeting, exhibit booth, podcast, panel discussion, award reception, networking interaction, interview? My guess is that you can relate to at least one of these scenarios and perhaps more than one. Am I right? If so, I highly recommend that you view each of these as public speaking opportunities, because that’s exactly … Read More
If you’ve hired me, heard me speak, read my blog, or listen to my podcasts…you’re well aware of the fact that I believe wholeheartedly in the power of networking (if done well). Today was no exception and therefore in my estimation, worthy of this blog. I entered a jewelry store in need of having a … Read More
What do you think of when you visualize a creative person? Sometimes we think of an artist, or a dancer or maybe an inventor. Perhaps those are indeed examples of creative people… but that doesn’t exclude you or me if our skills are different. Creativity, like a paintbrush comes in different colors, shapes and sizes. … Read More
Many of my clients and those reading this post speak a second language. Some of you may even speak multiple languages in which case you’re a polyglot. We know first hand that learning a new language can feel daunting, to say the least. The more I thought about this, the more similarities I found between … Read More
Working independently has its advantages but not nearly as many advantages as collaborating. In fact, some have written that collaboration fuels a business and I’m inclined to concur. What needs to happen next is asking the right questions to ensure that collaboration is right for you and your company. Here are ten items you may … Read More