When you see this photo of a dog, what comes to mind for you? You could either say “I see a dog looking at something.“…or you could say “I see a smaller dog who looks longingly with his big brown eyes.” These two statements are both accurate, however the second one is much more visually … Read More
We’ve all heard the expression: tip of the iceberg. According to Merriam Webster, when we say or write tip of the iceberg, it means a small part of something that is seen or known about when there is a much larger part that is not seen or known about. So now you may be wondering … Read More
Pretend for a moment that you’re an artist. As with any artist, you have a palette of various colors available and there are multiple options from which to choose. Most likely it depends on your subject and the desired effect you wish to create. When we communicate, we’re not that different from an artist. How … Read More
Ever look like the girl in this photo and have that surprised look? Probably all too familiar if you find yourself being asked to speak on the spot or off the cuff…known as speaking impromptu. Today I conducted a workshop for budding leaders and among the three skills in which I was training my audience, … Read More
For those who celebrate it…Happy Hanukkah. As we know, this is often referred to as the Festival of Lights. It acknowledges the time when the Jewish people re-dedicated the Second Temple in Jerusalem, during the second century B.C. This is significant as it marks the time when Jewish people rose up against the Greek-Syrian rulers. … Read More
Cover letters may seem unnecessary but reality is…they’re not. Clearly a cover letter is a necessity if the prospective employer requests that you include one. Now the dilemma is what do you write? Here are ten guidelines for your consideration: Your goals are to introduce yourself, sell your expertise, and motivate the receiver to read … Read More
Search is an interesting word…especially when it comes to conducting your next presentation. In the past, you may not have framed it this way, however I believe that the greatest impact we can have as a speaker emanates from our ability to effectively search. Here’s what I mean. Consider these 10 questions: What is your … Read More
For those of you who have been in the audience when I conduct a business communication workshop or who have been coached by me to sound your best, you know that one of the many skills I help you develop is how to be a confident speaker. Sound familiar so far? However, if we turn … Read More
The short answer is yes, meaning that auditioning has some aspects in common with public speaking. Reason I bring this up is that this past week I had my first foray in the theatrical world, as I participated in an audition. It got me thinking about how preparing for an audition is similar to public … Read More
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