Diana Nyad’s accomplishment of swimming uncaged from Cuba to Key West was no small feat. More astounding than than the event itself was her relentless drive to pursue her dream until she successfully accomplished it. What can we learn from her and how can we apply these lessons to our speaking and presentations? Here are […]
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Are You a Part of the 25%?
You know the feeling – sweaty palms, dry mouth, butterflies in your belly. You are not alone. According to a study published by the Institute for Mental Health in March 2012, about 75% of us suffer from speech anxiety. Speaking anxiety is defined by a speaker’s level of fear or unease with speaking to a […]
Space Matters
Have you ever thought of how your use of space contributes or diminishes your influence with your clients or audience? Proximity is often understated in terms of influence and connection. Research conducted on collaboration at Bell Labs years ago concluded that scientists were more likely to collaborate when their offices were closer together than farther […]
What are the Differences Between a Business Coach and a Life Coach?
If you have been in a professional job for any amount of time, then you have certainly heard mention of both business and life coaching. While the context of the mentions may differ, you may still not have a clear definition of the two that would allow you to make an informed decision as to […]
Business Leadership 101
One of the things that you will discover upon becoming a leader is that you will likely become responsible for other people. This may include both their successes and failures. Keep in mind that when those who are under use succeed we do as well. As such, you want to be able to motivate and […]
Leadership Communication – Finding Clarity, Eliminating Confusion
Developing good communication skills is a must in order to be successful in your business efforts. How do you know if you are a good communicator? Most people think that if you are a people person, you automatically know how to communicate well with others. This isn’t the case especially in today’s business arena where […]