Each of us may have the full potential to become a leader…and that includes you. But what does it actually take to be leadership-ready? That question has several possible responses, which you may wish to explore further with your employer. Over the years that I’ve owned Profitable Speech, I’ve had several clients who either were … 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
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
Now that we’re rapidly approaching September and hear the all-too-common “back to school,” hopefully we welcome the idea of education. That includes improving our skills as a speaker. Unfortunately, too many speakers spend their valuable time on an incorrect focus. What I mean by that is they try to become more proficient in telling a … Read More
No matter what your location happens to be…time is universal. I’m sure we’ve all noticed this and yet it’s quite common to say: “Got a minute?” I know I’ve said those words and perhaps you have as well. When you stop and consider this, it makes sense that very little communication (if any at all) … Read More
Too often the clients I coach who want to improve their daily business communication find they come up quite short regarding their own success. Largely, this is due to lack of strategy. While researching this topic, I came across a helpful website by Mary Ellen Copeland, Ph.D. The interesting part of this website is that … Read More
Sometimes we seek out a promotion while other times when we least expect it, we’re promoted. Either way, it may feel a bit overwhelming to you, to say the least. That feeling usually stems from shifting from being a peer among colleagues to suddenly being a leader. Several steps are involved and recently I read … Read More
Today I met with another business professional and among the topics we discussed was rejection. The reality is that although rejection typically doesn’t feel good to most of us…it’s a natural part of being in business, especially as an entrepreneur. Having started Profitable Speech in 1994, I’ve certainly had my share of rejection. What’s changed … Read More