[Image by Gerd Altmann of Pixabay] Recently, while coaching one of my clients, I learned that my client was exploring other career options. That led into a discussion regarding informational interviews, which is of course tied to public speaking. You may be wondering what the connection is so I’ll tell you what my client and … Read More
[Image by Gerd Altmann of Pixabay] Over the years many of my clients have asked “Is a dress rehearsal necessary?” My response is always the same: Absolutely. If you’re like most of my clients you’ve likely either thought or said: “I don’t have enough time.” Or you possibly said: “I know my subject like the … Read More
[Image by Gerd Altmann of Pixabay] Yes…you may be your biggest obstacle. How is that possible, you may ask? Consider that you’re a coach or a supervisor where your client or team member is either older than you or more experienced than you or possibly both!! You can’t change your age or level of experience, … Read More
[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] 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