Human connection in communication builds trust, presence, and engagement in ways AI simply cannot replicate. Communicators today are no longer evaluated only by how well they deliver information. We are evaluated by how effectively we create engagement, trust, clarity, and emotional connection across multiple platforms and attention spans. Using AI can be a bonus to […]
Spoken Communication
How Communication Builds Professional Visibility
Communication and professional visibility are more connected than most people realize. One of my new projects this season is book writing. I’ve had this project on the back burner for a while and have finally decided that this is the season to take it off the shelf and get it done. As a speaker, I’m […]
Why Effective Communication Skills Start With Finishing
The new year invites fresh starts. But effective communication skills aren’t about beginning again. They’re about finishing with intention. Even though we are three weeks into the new year, statistically, many people who set resolutions or goals at the beginning of the year have already stumbled and/or have given up. Ouch. The new year is […]
4 Benefits of Engaging in a Conversation With Opposing Views
Engaging in a conversation from different viewpoints can promote healthy communication. As someone who has specialized and taught communication skills over the past decade, the One Small Step program piqued my interest. After hearing the StoryCorps founder’s interview, I signed up to participate in the One Small Step program. At this time in our country’s […]
How to Turn Negative Feedback from Speaking Engagements into Gratitude
Using this powerful tool when faced with perceived negative situations will help turn negative feedback into gratitude. According to neuroscientists, our brains are evolutionarily hard-wired to remember the negative rather than the positive. It’s one of our defense mechanisms to protect us against threats and keep us alive. It’s called our negativity bias. That is […]
3 Ways to Influence Emotions In Our Audience
As speakers, we need to be intentional about how we use our emotions for influence. I am often asked by clients how they can be more influential with the emotions of their audiences. Some have an ask for their senior leadership, others want their audience to accept a change within their organizational processes or procedures, […]