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
You never know when…you’ll be asked to moderate a panel. Surprised? Don’t be since your turn may come sooner than you expect. When it does, will you be ready? Since establishing Profitable Speech in 1994 (part-time) and shifting to full-time in 2000, I’ve had the privilege of coaching many clients to develop their skills as … Read More
When you think about it, everything revolves around how we greet others at the outset and at the conclusion. It actually comes down to two words–we’re either saying hello and goodbye or hi and bye. So much is behind these short phrases that it’s easy to take them for granted. Here’s what I mean: When … Read More
Now that we’re deep in the throes of another holiday season, it remains tricky for some people (as well as some employers) to know what to say and what to avoid saying to our staff, colleagues, and clients. I suppose there was a time when life was pretty simple and we felt comfortable … Read More