[Image by Gerd Altmann of Pixabay] Who negotiates? The real question is who doesn’t negotiate? Most of us negotiate frequently in our personal and professional lives, but may not even realize it. All too often we approach “negotiating” as either a win or lose encounter but that’s not what truly counts. The main aspect and … Read More
Are you a lifelong learner? This can apply to your personal or professional life but this post is intended for professional use. We may not realize it but we’re always learning. That may range from conversations, books, seminars, webinars, online classes, to in-person classes. Maybe it’s a combination of these options. You may need to … Read More
[Image by Kjrstie of Pixabay] You may be asking yourself why three. According to the experts at Virtual Speech, “The rule of 3 is based on how our brains function.” To be most memorable to audiences and hold their interest, it’s best to present ideas in units of three. This is not a new concept … Read More
[Image by Diane Kim of Pixabay] Decisions…Decisions…Decisions How do speakers decide which speaking opportunities to take? You could say you’ll take every speaking opportunity or…you could use the following fourteen tips to decide: Location: If it’s going to be in-person, where is the speaking opportunity taking place? Do you have the necessary time to travel? … Read More
[Image by Gerd Altmann of Pixabay] Many of the professional clients I assist with public speaking make multiple points but do not use enumeration. Let’s begin by understanding what is meant by enumeration. When a speaker uses enumeration the speaker will say something like “To fully grasp this concept, consider the following three points…” Enumeration may … Read More
[Image by Brett Hondow of Pixabay] Some things don’t make good business cents…and some do. Take for instance the benefits and risks to a company regarding effective or ineffective communication. First, let’s examine the potential company risks which include: Inability to attract qualified job applicants. Poor hiring decisions. Miscommunication of key information resulting in either … Read More
[Image by Kai Pilger of Pixabay] So many prospects…so little time! Not if you don’t make these mistakes. Try avoiding these 14 common mistakes: I’m too busy to network. I’ll let the prospect take the lead. … Read More