Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Professional Development”
If you recorded me talking to my dog, you’d “get” to hear my gleeful, high-pitch tones. Think…. “Just look at that face,” on helium and repeat. With this tone, I get a happy, tail wagging dog but, maybe not a happy speaking audience. Did you know you can captivate attention, motivate action, inspire a change of heart and lead a …
The common denominator of every client since Stand and Deliver Asheville started four years ago, is their willingness – even in the midst of uncertainty and nervousness to say “YES.” This “YES” has led them to discover courage and confidence they never knew they had, and a set of skills they can use going forward. Clients come: Having had a negative …
If you’ve worked with me, you know I help you improve on delivery tools, content clarity and performance skills. But lately, a foundational component of the “art of presentation” is waving its arms for attention. While listening to an incredible interview with Billie Jean King, the former #1 tennis player, this foundation component was expressively audible in her story and …
Listening is a bold and subtly elevated, sensitive undertaking and an outrageous gift to offer our friends, loved ones, communities and strangers. ~Barrie Barton The Art of Listening to Each Other, co-led …
More than possible…. Significant Improvements Made in 30 Days! To create a little order and organization in my home, I play this silly, but very effective 15-minute game. Here’s how it goes: I set 15 minutes on the timer. When I push “start” I briskly pick up clutter, put away clothes, wipe down counters, tidy up my desk and stack …
