Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “Speaking skills”
“What did she just say? I”m totally confused! Is anyone else following this speech?” You may have had these thoughts while listening to a workshop leader or presenter. You’re lost. You’ve stopped listening. And if you were near the exit door, you might step out. Being trapped in an hour-long plus presentation or lecture where you feel lost is awful, isn’t it? …
Do me a favor and add this up: how many people did you communicate with today? If you have partner, kids, family, co-workers, a lot of errand stops…the total was probably high! If we are in business, we are in the business of developing trusted relationships. For me, conversations, presentations, and interactions open possibilities and expand my thinking. You have …
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 …
Presenting with Power and Purpose is a 4-week Speaker’s Learning Lab for Asheville and Buncombe County area professionals, beginning Tuesday, March 7 at 5:30 pm in East Asheville and Monday, March 13 in South Asheville. Participants from a wide spectrum have participated in the lab: Creatives, coaches, authors, architects, attorneys, speakers, corporate managers, and even new hires who desire greater …
Jackie is a lead engineer who also happens to be 5’2” and petite. I watch as she gives a presentation to her colleagues. Her goal: to negotiate a procedural change between departments. And so far she is doing great. She engages her audience, listens to their ideas and input – a brilliant negotiation strategy. But before she even started …
