[Image by johnhain of Pixabay] As a speaker, it would be great if listeners said or thought to themselves… “That was beyond belief. Truly amazing.” What they would be referring to is the speaker who presents the unexpected vs. the expected. In fact, the expected is quite common and often is the downfall for many … Read More
[Image by Gerd Altmann of Pixabay] What is the difference between a business person vs. a business leader? The secret to the difference is one important distinction—how one communicates. Let’s reveal what some others may think about how we come across. I don’t have a clue what the point is! Always ensure you have a … Read More
[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
[Image by WikimediaImages of Pixabay] Most of us probably wish our memory was something like duct tape meaning it had a sticky quality to it. In that way, we could easily remember what we wanted when we wanted. Unfortunately, that’s not the case for many people. A few years ago the owners of my gym … Read More
[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
[Image by Olya Adamovich of Pixabay] In order to renew you first need to reflect and review—then you’re prepared for part 2 which is to renew. My last post in 2023 offered you a total of twenty questions (10 to help you reflect, 10 to help you to review). If you’re currently working on those … Read More
[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
[Image by Pete Linforth of Pixabay] Many of us ask ourselves How do I invest in myself? According to Warren Buffett “If you can’t communicate, it’s like winking at a girl in the dark–nothing happens. You can have all the brainpower in the world, but you have to be able to transmit it. And the … Read More
[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