Communication Ethics Because public speaking is such a powerful communication tool, speakers need to adhere to a code of ethics. Most professions have created ethical guidelines which governs the work or services that are performed or conducted in a given industry. Even if you are not a professional speaker, but a professional who speaks, adhering […]
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Reset For Success
What Can You Do To Reset for 2021 Looking back on 2020, this was a year in which many of us had to pause, pivot, and prepare to change the way we previously ran our businesses/practices. During this downtime in these last few weeks before the New Year arrives, it may be a good time […]
Gratitude Builds Resilience
Practicing Gratitude Exercises Your Resiliency Muscle As November is often thought of as the month of gratitude, and as I reflect on the past year and what I have learned, here are a few things I am grateful for: 1. New Speaking Skills. Virtual events appear to be the way of the future for many speakers, […]
Focus And Finish To Stay On Track With Speaking Goals
Focus And Finish Your Resolutions I decided that my theme for this year is “F2 -” which stands for Focus and Finish. I have a few projects that I have been working on for some time. They need to get off my desk so that I have room for the new projects which are coming […]
Gratitude Is An Attitude All Speakers Can Develop
Gratitude In A Speaker’s Lifestyle Can Garner Success The majority of empirical studies indicate that there is an association between gratitude and a sense of overall wellbeing. There are four areas where gratitude can impact a speaker’s success: resilience, physical well-being, creativity, and connections. 1. Resilience. There have been several studies that indicate […]
Speaker: Gain Confidence Over Your Fears
Are Any of These What You Fear As A Speaker? 1. Fear of speaking to large groups. “I’m comfortable speaking to small groups, it’s speaking to large groups where I get very uncomfortable,” a recent speaker told me. The reality is that speaking to large groups is no different than speaking to small groups […]