[Image by Gerd Altmann of Pixabay] Obesity is one of the leading causes of death in the U.S. Why? Because eating excessively is a risk to your personal health. Similarly, speaking excessively is a risk to your business health. The goal is to make your message concise, precise and relevant—CPR. It promises to not only … Read More
[Image by Gerd Altmann of Pixabay] Most of us get our cholesterol checked; why not check your communication cholesterol? Learn how to trim down your verbal fillers, hesitations, and weak words. Once you remove the excess, the result is: lean, clean, communication.
[Image by Gerd Altmann of Pixabay] 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!
[Image by Gerd Altmann of Pixabay] 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!
[Image by Gerd Altmann of Pixabay] How you communicate can be a life saver in business especially if you use the CPR approach to speaking: Concise, Precise, and Relevant.
[Image by Gerd Altmann of Pixabay] 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!
[Image by Gerd Altmann of Pixabay] Yes, we’re living in a tough economy but there’s good news–learn to schmooze. Ask yourself three questions: Do you know and appreciate the value of schmoozing? Are you an effective schmoozer? Do others find you schmoozable? Your responses are critical in any economy…especially now. Need help? Let’s schmooze!
[Image by Gerd Altmann of Pixabay] 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 … Read More
[Image by Gerd Altmann of Pixabay] 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; … Read More
[Image by Gerd Altmann of Pixabay] 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 … Read More