Artificial Intelligence affects communication in several ways and could be a game changer. One of the biggest advancements in the area of communications was the recent launch of an Artificial Intelligence (AI) bot called ChatGPT. If you are not familiar with this tool, it lets you type in a question, and it will respond with […]
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4 Benefits of Scripting Your Presentation
The investment of scripting your presentation on the front end generally yields a significant return on the other side. An often-debated topic in speech preparation is should one’s speech be scripted? In working with many of my clients, one of the challenges they are faced with is not having enough time to invest in developing […]
3 Lessons for an Effective Speaking Process
We all have hurdles to navigate for an effective speaking process to make a difference with our message. As the weather has warmed, my husband and I took a quick trip up to the mountains near where we live to do some hiking. Unbeknownst to me, my husband had chosen a hike that did not […]
Maintaining Emotional Awareness When Communicating
When it comes to communicating, whether at work or at home, emotions play a huge roll. Communication, effective or otherwise, is driven by how you think and what you are feeling in the moment. How you interpret others nonverbal communications and react to it can drive your understanding of their message, and the same works […]
Effective Communication Skills
As any public speaking coach will tell you, effective connecting is all about how we can engage others through communication in a meaningful and positive manner. Here in Charlotte, I run across many who are looking to enhance their ability to do so. As such, there are certain skills that go into achieving such a […]