[Image by Manfred Richter of Pixabay] We’ve all been there when no matter how hard we try it seems our communication isn’t working out or feels like it’s blocked. Certainly there may be a host of reasons for this. One option may be the result of the speaker’s efforts, the listener’s response, or a combination … Read More
[Image by Photo Mix of Pixabay] Some parts of our life, like toothbrushing, are routine. We may do it automatically or in a rote fashion because it’s a regular aspect of our life. We get accustomed to brushing our teeth at certain times of the day…I get it. But what about sounding too routine when … Read More
[Image by Jan Vasek of Pixabay] How many times have you either said or heard “Do you have a sec?” or “This will just take a sec.” Reality is that nothing takes a “sec” so why bother saying it? Yet, too often we may inadvertently say this phrase when it’s truly inaccurate. Time is an … Read More
[Image by Gerd Altmann of Pixabay] Most of our thoughts are usually healthy unless…they’re disorganized and taking up significant headspace for us. We all have random ideas from time-to-time, but what we do with them may be the true sign of success, especially when speaking. When we feel our world is disorganized it can be … Read More
[Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay] Earlier this month, a gentleman called saying he was told he needs to improve his diction. The gentleman asked for my opinion and I told him I agreed with the recommendation he was given so he became my client. We got to work right away and I created multiple … Read More