[Image by Gerd Altmann of Pixabay] We all rate ourselves; particularly speakers. We may ask a friend, peer, colleague, or family member—“How did I do?” But is that really satisfactory? What if the person says “You did great.” That response is somewhat general or vague and we may not learn much from that rating. If we … Read More
[Image by Gerd Altmann of Pixabay] Any of you with whom I’ve worked, know that I don’t recommend closing your presentation saying “thank you.” In my opinion, it’s the easy way out and I prefer that my clients use a meaningful closing instead of a word that is overused. Because I believe that saying “thank … Read More
[Image by Maicon Fonseca Zanco of Pixabay] How often do you use an individual’s name? According to Dale Carnegie, the sweetest sound we hear is our name. When I coach professionals to sound their best, I always say it’s best to use an individual’s name when conversing with them. The reasons are as follows: It … Read More