I used to think of meetings as an 85% waste of time. But now they’re imperative. We can’t just pop into someone’s office to ask a few questions. We aren’t able to bump into a teammate in the hallway and give an impromptu report. Now virtual meetings are necessary. Let’s make them productive too. Here are some tips to make …
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I’ve just learned that my relaxation techniques are also used by Navy SEALs to remain calm & focused. We need to stay calm & focused in most areas of our lives. It’s becoming increasingly difficult to do. We need to present our ideas in meetings, give presentations, go on virtual first dates, deliver bad news, or say “no” to people. …
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Excellent communication skills are on the description of nearly every job post. And according to the Harvard Business Review, you always come across smarter if you use your voice instead of writing. What does “excellent communication skills” mean? Is it all about perfect pronunciation? “Ooh! I love how he pops all of his ‘t’s! That sounds nice!” Is it about using a …
“I learned in school that most people speak in a higher register than normal because of tension. So the trick is to relieve the tension.” –Morgan Freeman He’s right, you know. Most people use a much higher and tinnier sound than they were designed to do. It’s because we hold a great deal of physiological tension in our throats. It …
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 go into corporations and train …
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It’s crazy how many people think they’re unique. 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 of us share the same emotions. But each client describes their speech issues as if they’re the only ones who have …
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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. What about Ted Talkers? Your favorite Ted Talkers? They’ve been working on that speech for many, many years. They most …
Do people tell you you talk too fast? Are people advising you to slow down? I’m here to tell you that you most likely don’t have to slow down per se. When people slow down they end…up…sounding…like…this. That’s crazy boring and ultimately ineffectual, and you’ll lose people’s attention quickly. So how do we get people to process our information without …
Upspeak or uptalk (2 terms for the same thing) are getting lot’s of press lately. Some people are being “criticized” for using it. Some people seem to be 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 upspeak. It’s pretty easy, just …
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!” Then the next day your boss pokes her head into your office and asks how you’re doing on that very same project? Does it come out as smooth & confident? Afterward, you think to …
