This Might Give You PAUSE
This Might Give You Pause I’m a little bit obsessed with Winston Churchill. He was undeniably an extraordinary leader, but what captivates me, as well as countless others, especially given my line of work, is his mastery as an orator. Most of my clients are working on developing their public speaking skills in some form […]
5 Commonly Overlooked Practices In Business Communication
5 Most Common Mistakes My Clients Make (or have made) While Communicating in Business Here are some of the most common, or most consequential, mistakes my clients make (or have made in the past), in terms of communicating effectively or sealing the deal: 📸 1. Not consistently tailoring information for the audience/listeners’ needs. Maintaining perspective […]
When You’re Unhappy at Work…
How To Be A Leader Regardless of the level you’re at I have a client who was struggling with performing his role optimally at work. His motivation was waning and he was seeing his performance become subpar. Through discussion, my client, who I’ll call David, explained that he was disheartened by his manager’s behavior. He […]
The Challenges of Finding Your Professional Voice
The Challenges of Finding Your Professional Voice Finding your professional voice is a big part of your job responsibilities, and one you cannot afford to neglect. It can be thrilling, scary, exciting and uncomfortable all at the same time. After all, you’re stepping into a role that you most likely have not played before and […]
On Changing Voice and Speech Habits
On Changing Voice and Speech Habits According to the National Science Foundation, an average person has about 12,000 to 60,000 thoughts per day. Of those, 80% are negative and 95% are repetitive thoughts. So if you do the math 😉 we are repeating a whole lot more negative messages to ourselves than positive. That may […]
Does My Voice Sound Nasal?
How do I make my voice sound less nasal? People respond to a voice. This has been proven through multiple research studies, some of which found voice to be twice as influential as a person’s words in shaping others’ opinions of them. We’re not always conscious of or sure of what it is we’re hearing […]
Finding The Right Voice For The Job
Finding the Right Voice for Your Job Is Part of the Job You owe it to your clients, colleagues, and team to show up as the professional they can trust and depend on.Your role calls for a certain voice. Whether you’re a doctor, financial advisor, creative director, or manager, the way you sound influences how you’re perceived — […]
How to Address Communication Skills in an Employee Evaluation
Good communication is essential for an effective, smoothly operating workplace. HR, team leads, managers, etc. are continually striving to strengthen and develop their team members and their team, as a whole. One challenge I hear about frequently is the issue of how to approach a team member about their communication skills when they are lacking. Doing […]
Why Aren’t I Being Promoted?
Why Aren’t I Being Promoted? It may just have to do with your SPEECH, VOICE, AND COMMUNICATION style. Or getting the sale… or convincing your boss or co-workers of your point, or getting the gig, or making the overall impact you desire…If you don’t learn how to make your presence felt, speak clearly, sound confident, […]
Get to the point!
“Get to the point.””Let’s wrap it up…” Are these requests ever made to you by bosses or co-workers? Or, does the look in their eyes, face and body language say it all? In a survey given to upper level executives regarding communication skills, the quality they valued most highly in employees was the ability to […]