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 […]
The Power of “I” Statements
When you are communicating with a person who is in conflict with you it is very easy to point fingers and lay blame. This can be a quick communication block for obvious reasons. As a public speaking coach here in Charlotte NC, I see a great deal of this at any given time. So how […]
How to Create a Sticky Message
Viral is a term that gets tossed around by many people today but that seems to lose something in translation. Rather like its biological counterpart, a viral message is one that will stick with people being easily remembered. A viral or sticky message can have a great deal of impact when properly crafted. This raises […]