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. …
Lots of clients come to me because they aren’t taken seriously enough at work. They report that they’re often interrupted in meetings. They frequently stay quiet when they have brilliant ideas to share. Or their ideas are overlooked for someone else’s. They wanted to learn to talk so people listen. Sheryl Sandberg and Adam …
What Crimes are Getting You Interrupted, Micromanaged & Ignored? Read More »
We need to be highly persuasive to get what we want and need out of life. We need to convince people to like us, buy our widget, and hire us for jobs and gigs. Especially in our very competitive environment. And guess what? That’s hard to do for nearly everyone! Do people find you to …
Get What You Want With More Persuasive Speaking–Pt. 2 Read More »
Do people do precisely what you tell them to do when & how you tell them to do it? Does your boss respect you and ask for your opinion? Do people listen attentively to you at meetings? Does your spouse easily agree with you? In other words, are you a persuasive speaker? Persuasive people are charming …
Difficult people are available at any time of year, but during the holidays, we get together with more people & we have the extra stress of needing to get lots done in little time. Dealing with difficult relatives is inevitable. Here’s how to deal. You can find the first part of this article right here. …
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Are you afraid of public speaking? C’mon, you can admit it. You’re not alone. Studies show that people are more fearful of speaking in public than flying, going bankrupt, or even dying. Few things in life cause more anxiety than public speaking. From the moment you hear your name called by the event organizer and …
