Stress levels have been skyrocketing recently–to an exponential degree. Look back to 20 years ago. We thought we had stress then! The stress isn’t healthy for us, mentally or physically. What are the current solutions for stress? Well, you can get a massage, but that relief doesn’t last long. We can take prescription or non-prescription …
An amazing client of mine sent me an e-mail the other day while she was at a conference. “Ugh! These speakers are so boring!” I hear this a whole lot. Speakers have a hard time maintaining the audience’s attention, let alone getting them to follow their call to action. One is dependent on the other. You …
How many times have you met someone, had a bit of small talk for 2 awkward minutes & moved on never to speak with that person again? Every person you ever meet isn’t going to be your friend but we do need to build new relationships actively. We’re social animals and need to have relationships …
Can you speak persuasively when you need it most? So you’re awesome at telling your friends your great idea, but when it comes to speaking persuasively to your team & your boss, it doesn’t come out quite as mellifluously, does it? Not precisely the mellifluous oration it sounded like in your head, is it? You’re …
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Did you ever notice it’s easier to talk to your friend at happy hour after work than it is to talk to someone on a first date? You’ve got all kinds of stories to share with your friend but sitting across the table from your date; your mind draws a blank. You know you need …
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They are the number 1 requirement on nearly every job description. They become more & more critical as we climb the ladder within our firms. How are your communication skills? Be honest with yourself. Are you concise & convincing or do you ramble on? Do people love your ideas & act on them immediately or …
You’re probably really good at what you do; dang, you could be great, but maybe everyone doesn’t know the full extent of it. When you find your true voice, you can get your message out there when it matters most. Scroll down to the Find Your True Voice section if you want to skip the …
You can learn to become a better speaker during presentations. Here are the steps necessary.
Why do we speak? Why did humans develop communication skills, to begin with? In general, we talk because we need something. We need our basic needs met; we need to survive in life. And today, that means succeeding in our workplaces. What do we need at work? We need people to think we’re smart. …
Yes, you can achieve a Standard American accent and leave your old accent behind. The debate is settled—my clients have been doing it successfully for 25 years. It’s easier than you think, but, you’re probably approaching it the wrong way. Don’t worry! We’ll get you on the right track 🙂 Why aim for an American …
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