The first part of this article addresses the fact that over-articulation, 5 dollar words & choppy speech doesn’t make you sound smart. I got a bit of negative feedback from that article! Some people took the title literally & told me just how much they love the Oxford comma! I want you to keep the love! …
Yes, we’re working from home suddenly. Well, actually I’ve been working from home for quite a while mostly. It’s not so bad if you like the people you live with. And if you don’t, you better have one heck-of-a-large house! Online speech training is what I do. About 4 or 5 times a year, I …
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It’s crazy how many people think they’re unique when it comes to their communication skills. Granted, each individual is unique in millions of ways. But not when it comes to communicating with others. We all suffer from the same speech & communication problems; the vast majority share the same emotions. But each client describes their …
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No one. Not nobody. Everyone you know who’s an incredible communicator has worked on it. Anyone who you come across who’s an impressive public speaker has worked on their presentation skills. They most likely still have a coach helping them. But the craziest thing is that everyone has a difficult time communicating in stressful situations and everyone …
Do you speak a mile a minute? Do people tell you you talk too fast? Are people advising you to slow down your speech? Do you ever get the glaze over? There are people out there who speak so beautifully. Their pace seems perfect. They’re engaging and charismatic. But here you are, Speedy Gonzales, confusing …
Upspeak or uptalk (2 terms for the same thing) are getting lots of press lately. Some people are being “criticized” for using it. Some people are feeling discriminated against for being criticized for using upspeak. Either way, if you want to be perceived as a confident, believable person, you’ll want to learn how to stop …
Ever find yourself chatting away with your close friend, telling her how great you’re doing on a work project? And she says, “Wow, you’re a genius! That firm is so lucky to have you!” Then the next day, your boss pokes her head into your office and asks how you’re doing on that very same …
What is the most critical skill you can have to get ahead at work? Hands down, it’s your communication skills. Your communication skills impact everything you do at work. How many times have you told your idea in a meeting, and no one seemed to understand? Then Janet, down the end there, said the same …
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Difficult questions come at us all the time. Sometimes we struggle to find an answer on the spot. Sometimes we rush to give an answer that’s not well thought out. We feel unprepared because we are unprepared to answer complex questions on the spot. As we move up the ladder in our careers & strive …
I lost my dad in 2017. September 29, 2017. It was a hellish time for me and my family. I got a text from my brother John. “We’ve got dad in an ambulance. Think he’s had a stroke.” So I flew to Chicagoland. Went to the hospital everyday. We all took turns sleeping there. Just waiting for …
