No matter how great your content, it won’t get heard unless you are tweaking your speaking to address your audience’s unspoken question, “What’s in it for me?” Oftentimes we spend a great deal of time developing our topic, key points, great openings and conclusions, and we don’t consider or spend much time evaluating who is […]
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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 […]
Preventing Miscommunication with Active Listening
Have you ever talked with someone and known that they were not there with you? Effectively connecting with others includes the use of active listening skills. It isn’t difficult to tell when speaking with someone that “no one is home.” For communication to work both speaker and listener should be actively engaged. Listening involves much […]
Body Language – Non-Verbal Communication in the Work Place
Body language or non-verbal communication is very important in the work place. If used correctly it helps in getting the point across by allowing you to effectively connect with the person or persons with whom you are speaking. Body language is very relevant for people in management or leadership roles in the work place. Many […]
The ABCs of Business Communication
Business communication is an area of study that anyone who is in business and leadership should keep in mind. It may seem overwhelming, especially to new grads or individuals who are new to the field and concept. Here are a few tips I like to call the ABC’s of Business Communication: Ask the question. Wait […]
Keeping Yourself Motivated while Speaking
When you are speaking to a group of people, keeping them interested and informed can be quite a task. There are many techniques and tricks that you can use to achieve this goal. However, there is something that most people do not think about until they are the one who is going to be speaking. […]