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
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
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
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
We all know that this Wednesday is 4th of July or Independence Day but some of you may not realize that today, July 2 is…Freedom from Fear of Speaking Day! So what does this mean to you or those you know? One interpretation is that it’s a time to celebrate a new beginning. As scary … Read More
As tempting as it is to place less importance when communicating on the phone, I don’t ever recommend doing so. We often think because the visual element is gone (you can’t see your caller and your caller can’t see you), that the importance of how we come across is reduced. While the visual element may … Read More
Sometimes it’s easy to forget that communicating is more than the spoken word. It’s also non-verbal, specifically written communication. That means that every time we tweet, blog, create slides or send an email we’re using a form of communication. In the years I’ve had my business, my clients have consulted with me regarding their written … Read More
Many of us realize that the list of nominees for the 90th Oscar awards is now established. Whether this matters to you or not isn’t the point. What’s most important is understanding that accepting any type of award goes hand-in-hand with an acceptance speech. So why not sound your best? Too often this isn’t the … Read More
As a Corporate and Communication Speech Specialist, the most frequent concern my clients ask me to address is their fear or stress related to public speaking. Many of us have been there so perhaps you can relate. Even if you don’t have stress emanating from public speaking, maybe you’re coping with…procrastination, deadlines, financial concerns, or … Read More
No one should struggle to understand us and yet it happens frequently. While there are several reasons this occurs such as your volume, rate, language, etc., the one I’ll mention today is your articulation. How well we articulate contributes to our intelligibility and yes, you can easily improve this critical communication skill. Want to know … Read More