“Raise your hand if you have a particular way of folding your towels.” This was my opening line, followed by a demonstration of my towel folding expertise. I shared that my husband complies with my request for this specific folding technique. [You have to wisely pick your battles and this wasn’t on the top of his list.] My towel escapade was a blast. I …
2 Ways To Accelerate Your Speaking
My kitchen is freshly painted and a new brighter and lighter rug adorns my hallway. It’s that time of the year to clean out dust bunnies and cobwebs. In our 2 year hiatus from in-office conversations, public events, networking and celebrations, you may be on target for sprucing up your speaking skills and polishing your presentations. Join me for one …
Full Steam Ahead For 2020
It’s that fresh start time of the year when we pledge to extend our reach, expand our impact and break through the scary stuff to become more than we believe we can be. As soon as the clock struck 2020, Stacy, Ann and Terry – all with some apprehension about speaking – signed up for private coaching. Big opportunities await …
Speaking Advice That Will Surprise You
Ready! Set! Now…Let Go! It’s the last 10 minutes of four 2-hr. Speaker’s Training for the I.T. Department at Western Carolina University…. The attendees speaking tool-box is well stocked now. From content to posture, mindset to how to open a speech. We’ve covered the gamut. We’ve practiced. Exchanged direct feedback. And shared many laughs and fun along the way. Vast improvements …
Speaking With (And From) The Heart
A presenter stands in front of a well-designed logo projected on the screen. She starts her presentation. Each time she speaks a word with a “P” sound, she stops talking. This is because her “P” resonates with emphasis through the speakers, she’s feeling uncomfortable and noticeably irritated. It happens again. She stops talking and shifts her attention to the sound. …
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