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Category Archives: Communication
Are You One of the 4 Types of Speakers we Love?
You’ve just been promoted to a management position. The people are new to you and you are new to them. How can you possibly connect with this group?
How to Become More Likable in 3 Simple Steps
When was the last time you had a great conversation with someone? I’m serious. Think about the last time because I want you thinking about that conversation as you continue to read today’s blog. We will review the 3 elements that make a great conversation and you can see if they showed up in that […]
What makes someone a great audience member?
How you can positively affect a speaker’s future audiences It’s two weeks ago and I’m attending a charity dinner as a member of the audience, not the speaker! The guest speaker was with an organization I held in high esteem and I was looking forward to his message. Then he began… After 4 or 5 […]
3 Tools to Crystalize Your Message
My student gave me one final comment as she was exiting my workshop. She said, “My biggest takeaway from today? Less is more. I won’t forget that.” She smiled and shook my hand as I thanked her for her participation and insights. When you’re the speaker, you’re trying to achieve an objective when you speak. […]
Leading with Fear Will Fail in the End
When I’m on long flights overseas, I end up watching at least one movie. Most recently on my trip to Korea I watched the movie King Arthur. I’m familiar with the storyline and I was curious how this adaptation would be different. In this version, the power craved uncle (played by Jude Law) thinks that […]
Here’s your “Best of 2018”
I have a passion for more effective communication and a passion to serve others. Writing a blog post each week gives me the opportunity to do both. In this week’s blog post you’ll get a list of the most helpful blog posts of the year according to you… the readers! I’m also making an announcement […]
The “Who Am I?” Story
And When to use it… You’ve finally got the promotion you’ve been looking for at work. In this new position you will be leading a team of 12 people who have never met you before. Your manager suggests calling a team meeting where she will introduce you to your new team. “Then you can take […]
Are You Hiding the Real You?
How to defend your authentic self
His question was not atypical. “What can I do to look more confident to my audience?” I get this one a lot in my workshops. I paused for a moment and said, “You’ve got to be more confident.” Of course, I had to say that with a smile and a wink. There’s a big difference […]
Want to Have Better Conversations at Your Holiday Parties?
3 Reminders to Help Strengthen Conversations & Relationships
If you’re like me, as we enter the holiday season, I begin to think about the parties and family gatherings to come. We all enjoy seeing the friends and family but let’s be honest… sometimes our conversations could be improved and we’re the ones who might need to change! I began this year with a blog […]
