I was inspired to write about improving body language after listening to a podcast where 2 guys warned of their concerns that if you improve your body language you’ll become an “aggressive weirdo corporate creep.” I suppose that could happen if you work on your body language in a really weird way. Like just being really stiff …
I was introduced to a podcast called “Stuff You Should Know” on a recent epic road trip with my brother, Peter, & his family. He wanted me to hear an episode on Body Language, knowing it was right up my alley. These two guys do a bunch of research on a topic & then discuss …
If you want to be influential and have people find you credible then speaking better is the skill you’ll want to work on. Your influence over others has everything to do with your speech and communication skills. If you want to have executive presence and be an incredible leader your communication skills need to be …
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 …
Have you ever met someone with a gorgeous voice and you were completely magnetized? You think “Wow! This person was blessed with a gorgeous voice!” If he has a gorgeous voice it means he has a completely relaxed vocal mechanism. His throat has zero tension. I’m continually shocked by the number of people who hate …
Your verbal brand can make or break you, and you probably didn’t even know you had one. It’s ultra-important in every situation your find yourself in, from virtual meetings to interviews, first impressions, and presentations. Did you ever know someone magnetic and charming? Someone who made you feel good when you were around them? Someone …
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 …
Can you lose your accent? For 20 years, I’ve been giving people completely Standard American English accents in a relatively short time. (Usually less than 10 sessions.) For some reason, I’m still reading articles claiming that you can’t get rid of your accent unless you’re very young. I guess that’s true if you’re not …
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You can learn to become a better speaker during presentations. Here are the steps necessary.
I notice on my social media accounts that occasionally people become offended when they hear the words, “Accent Reduction” or “Obtain an American Accent.” I get that. People are everywhere calling it bias. When my clients want a proposal for their firms they ask me not to call it Accent Reduction because it’s seen as …
