Why do the words not come out as they sound in my head? “I had it all figured out in my head. I knew exactly what I was going to say! Practiced it over and over in my head! But for some reason, it didn’t come out anything like I’d practiced! Why can’t I articulate …
Do you have ideas you attempt to convey that don’t come out the way you need them to? You’re in a meeting, you have something brilliant to say, and it doesn’t come out right. You may have spoken too fast, forgotten what you wanted to say, or the words just came out wrong! Or how …
Did you know that they used to teach children communication skills up until about 200 years ago? Yup. It was a priority. Children learned to make their case, the art of conversation (small talk), how to introduce themselves and others, and much more. Ever wonder why you have a hard time giving a presentation? Why …
It’s more complicated than you may think to speak clearly in all situations. So don’t be hard on yourself if you’re not always communicating well. Have you ever felt like you talk too fast or use too high of a pitch? Or maybe you use too many words and end up getting the glaze over, or your spouse gets …
Let me tell you something right now: no one is born an incredible speaker. Even today, no one is a perfect communicator. The art of speaking is something humans are still mastering. Our species has only been speaking for about 50,000 years—a blink of an eye in the grand timeline of human evolution, which stretches …
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How did that TED Talker do it? How did she entertain me and change my ideas so quickly and easily? I was swept off my feet by her charisma and easy style. The time passed so fast, and I was hanging on to her every word. Now I’m a believer in what she’s selling! What …
What are the characteristics that make someone a good communicator? And why is it important? How can your communication skills impact your life? Your communication skills impact your entire life. From start to finish. And they can make or break you. They don’t teach you to be a great communicator in school. “Good communication skills” …
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Do people hang on to your every word? Are they sitting at the edge of their seats when you speak? Do you know people who can mesmerize their audience when they tell a story? Do you know people who exude executive presence just sitting in a room with you? People enjoy being with them and …
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Speaking with authority is necessary when you’re in your wheelhouse, both in your role at work and in your personal life. When you communicate your message, it needs to come out with authority and confidence. Now don’t confuse speaking authoritatively with being an aggressive speaker. If you’re trying to speak assertively and authoritatively and you …
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There are some silver-tongued people out there. They can speak clearly and persuasively to anyone. They are clear & concise, even when speaking to their boss and in other high-stakes situations. And they’re highly influential while they’re doing it. But how did they get that way? Were they born with the gift of gab? Sure …
