[Image from Gaby Stein of Pixabay] Part of being human is making an occasional error and most likely we’ve all made errors. Avoiding communication errors is essential especially in the workplace, as it can be a detriment to building relationships with our colleagues. Here is a list of seven communication errors you want to avoid: Making … Read More
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Benefits of Practicing with Your Mirror
[Image by Dorothe of Pixabay] For those of you who’ve worked with me to strengthen you public speaking skills, you know the tremendous value I place on purposeful practice. There are several options available for practicing and among them is effectively using your mirror. As with all my posts, I conducted research on the topic … Read More
2023 Public Speaking Promises
[Image by Eliza of Pixabay] For some of us, the end of the year signals that we need to develop promises (or resolutions) for the upcoming year. According to Merriam Webster, a “promise” is a declaration that one will start or refrain from doing a particular act. This year, perhaps you want to try a … Read More
Exercise Value for Public Speakers
[Image by Wokandapix of Pixabay] Most of us (including me) dislike exercise so why post this? For the past 25 years, I’ve been avidly exercising my body four to five times per week…because I’m afraid not to. I went to the gym and now work out at home with the same frequency. It’s not any … Read More
Negative Practice
[Image by Gerd Altmann of Pixabay] Imagine that you just learned that you have to give a presentation (or webinar, interview, podcast, etc.). We all have a similar moment and typically our reaction ranges from disgust, to dislike, to dread or maybe some combination of each of these. Am I right? Believe me when I … Read More