In part two of our series on how to increase your effective connecting skills we will be discussing nonverbal communication. Public speaking is as much about how others read our body language (and how we read theirs) as it is about what we say or how we say it. Everything, from the way you look […]
Effective Communication Skills
As any public speaking coach will tell you, effective connecting is all about how we can engage others through communication in a meaningful and positive manner. Here in Charlotte, I run across many who are looking to enhance their ability to do so. As such, there are certain skills that go into achieving such a […]
Effective Listening Equals Active Listening
One of the very first things that I teach as a public speaking coach has nothing to do with speaking. It has everything to do with listening. When communicating with others it is not all about what you have to say. Listening to the person or persons trying communicating with you is very important. Not […]
Just Agree to Disagree
Having been in public speaking as both a speaker and as a coach, I can tell you that disagreements between individuals are going to happen. There is just no way around it. The thing to remember is that in business and life it is often important to remember that the person you are disagreeing with […]
Overcoming Procrastination
We have all heard the old adage “Wait until the last minute” or have heard someone say “I work better under pressure.” As a public speaking coach here in Charlotte NC these phrases have often amazed me. Why would anyone think that this was a good way to live your life? Even worse, it can […]
Public Speaking: Making it Less Stressful
For a vast majority of us the very idea of standing in front of a group of co-workers, clients or even strangers, causes us to, at the very least, feel butterflies in our stomachs. Even though I have been a public speaking coach here in Charlotte NC for some time, I still get this feeling […]