[Image by Gerd Altmann of Pixabay] Many questions arise when it comes to how to dress for business functions such as…What should I wear? Are these shoes okay? Does this need to be ironed? The list can go on and on as we ponder how to groom ourselves for an event. In two months I’ll … Read More
Credibilty
How do you spell S.U.P.E.R.V.I.S.O.R.?
[Image by no-longer-here of Pixabay] The word supervisor may have different meanings depending on the source you use. Here’s how I spell the word supervisor: S= Support Staff U=Update Staff P=Problem Solve E=Ensure Equity R=Respect Differences V=Visualize Outcomes I=Invite Feedback S=Set Goals O=Offer Feedback R=Repair Communication Breakdowns This is certainly not intended as an exhaustive … Read More
What’s Your Secret Weapon?
[Image: Pixabay] What if I told you that each of us has a secret weapon at our disposal? You may opt not to use it however, we all have it and may choose to use it. That secret weapon is our communication. You may be surprised to know the super power of communication, but it … Read More
Are you an Exceptional Exhibitor?
[Image by Gerd Altmann] Many folks think they know how to exhibit; maybe they do and maybe they don’t. They believe it’s all about small talk. Well, it is however, in my experience, small talk leads to big business. Being an exceptional exhibitor involves three distinct phases which include: Phase 1: Your plan before the … Read More
What do you want in 2024?
[Image by Muneeb Khalid of Pixabay] Whether you want to start or want more from 2024, go and get it. You may want more… Networking opportunities In-person speaking engagements Virtual speaking engagements Clients Prospects Social media presence Presentation coaching Blog subjects Podcast topics Collaboration Webinars Website traffic Ways to engage your listeners Keynotes Sales leads … Read More
Reflect, Review…& (tune in next week for part 2)
[Image by Gerd Altmann of Pixabay] You may be a professional public speaker or perhaps aspire to become one. One of the key aspects that all of my public speaking clients know is the importance of two skills which are reflect and review. (Next week I’ll address the third “R” so please be sure to … Read More
Are you a Savvy Leader?
[Image by Gerd Altmann of Pixabay] Let’s talk success–the success of your team as well as your own success. The single most costly mistake in business is…being forgettable! So, what’s the solution, you ask? Being memorable…when we communicate! Who wouldn’t want to master that? It’s well within our control to be memorable when we communicate. For … Read More
Whatchamacallit?
[Image by Birgit of Pixabay] Most of us know the phenomenon of “tip-of-the-tongue” but you may not realize there is a more technical term; it’s known as lethologica. This label emanates from the 2oth century and comes from two Greek words meaning forgetfulness and word. The frustration often associated with forgetting a word is common … Read More
Do you know and abide Email Etiquette? (Part One)
[Image by Craf Craf of Pixabay] Many of you know that my focus is business communication. However, you may not realize that as part of my attention to business communication, I always address written as well as verbal communication. A large aspect of written communication is sending emails…however, there is clearly a way to improve … Read More
Debriefing Debunked
[Image by Pete Linforth of Pixabay] You’re scheduled for a debrief…now what? A good starting point is understanding exactly what debrief means. When a debrief occurs it’s a planned way of reviewing a project, event, meeting or activity. Because a debrief involves public speaking, I recommend preparation so here goes… Establish an agenda of what … Read More