Now that summer’s here…the heat is on!

So where do you want to raise the temperature of your communication?

Any time you improve your voicemail, networking or public speaking, you’ll see a boost in business; now that’s hot!

Many of us will see fireworks in July; imagine if people could hear fireworks when you speak. 

Fireworks got people’s attention and keep them riveted.

Why should your communication be any different?

When you hire me as your speech coach, we’ll make sparks fly!

How you communicate can be a life saver in business especially if you use the CPR approach to speaking: Concise, Precise, and Relevant.

The human brain; the human brain is an utterly amazing organ.

It starts working the moment you’re born and never stops until you stand up to speak in public.

Want to avoid this?

Then use your head and call me!

Yes, we’re living in a tough economy but there’s good news–learn to schmooze.

Ask yourself three questions:

1. Do you know and appreciate the value of schmoozing?
2. Are you an effective schmoozer?
3. Do others find you schmoozable?

Your responses are critical in any economy…especially now.

Need help?

Let’s schmooze!

When you spell it out, they get it!

For example, now that it’s JUNE:

J=jargon; eliminate it because it sounds like noise.

U=ums & uhs; avoid fillers and sound more articulate.

N=non-specifics; steer clear of words like thing & stuff & improve your vocabulary.

E=excuses; remove excuses for miscommunicating by making communication your priority.

A patient goes to see the doctor and says “I sound lousy.”

Doctor asks “What are your symptoms?”

Patient says: “I’d rather jump off a bridge than speak in public;                  my favorite words are uh, um, ya’ know and like;                                                          people look dazed & confused when I speak;                                                                          my 30-second commercial takes 30 minutes.

Finally the doctor wakes up, apologizes for snoring and says:

“The diagnosis is communicationitis; the prescription is working with Dale Klein.”

Most of us strive to be healthy and fit; why should our communication be any different?

I’m in the business of communication check-ups.

It starts with your eyes to ensure you have a clear vision of your message,

then moves down to your ears, to ensure you hear feedback when you communicate,

then we look at your communication cholesterol to cut down on verbal fillers, hesitations,

and words that cause clutter.

This results in making sure that the pulse of your communication is alive and well!

When’s the last time you revisited your goals?

If you haven’t reached them do you know why?

Often it’s due to how we communicate with our boss, staff, or customers.

When you’re ready to reach your goals, we should talk because…

GOALS stands for Great Outcomes Always Lead to Success.

Since it’s May, do you know how to correctly use “may” vs. “can”?

It’s perfectly normal to confuse these words.

Can implies capability or possibility; can you give an effective presentation?

May implies permission; may I help you improve your public speaking?

And by the way, I’d be delighted to assist you with this essential skill.